Psychologist

Siena College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Siena College in Camberwell, Melbourne, seeks a Psychologist (Part Time) to commence 27 January 2027. The ongoing role sits in the Wellbeing Team, providing counselling to students and families within a supportive Catholic school community.

The successful candidate will hold APAC-accredited qualifications, AHPRA registration, and experience with children and adolescents in a school context, with a strong commitment to professional ethics and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• General registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA
• APAC-accredited Master’s or Doctorate in Psychology or 5+1 internship
• Experience with children, adolescents and families
• Previous experience in a school setting
• Understanding and commitment to the AHPRA Psychology Board Code of Conduct
• Experience providing family therapy is highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and deliver evidence-based psychological interventions for students
• Provide consultation and support to parents/carers, teachers and leaders
• Offer specialist advice to staff and families on psychosocial and educational needs
• Maintain confidential records per privacy legislation and professional codes
• Administer screening tools for learning

Skills

Counselling

Student wellbeing

Family engagement

Team collaboration

Education

APAC-accredited Master’s/Doctorate in Psychology

5+1 internship pathway

Job description

Siena College is seeking to appoint a Psychologist (Part Time) to commence 27 January 2027.

Ongoing Position | Part Time

Siena College is a leading Catholic secondary College for young women, located in Camberwell. We offer a welcoming and collaborative environment where staff are encouraged to contribute meaningfully to the life of the College community. We are committed to professional growth, continuous improvement and fostering a culture of connection, inclusion and excellence.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Psychologist to join Siena College in an ongoing, part-time position commencing in January 2027.

The College Psychologists are part of the Wellbeing Team, and their primary role is to provide counselling to students and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and deliver evidence-based psychological interventions to students in both individual and group settings.
• Provide consultation and support to parents/carers, teachers, College leaders and external professionals regarding student wellbeing.
• Offer specialist advice to staff and families on the psychological, social and educational needs of students.
• Maintain comprehensive and confidential records in accordance with privacy legislation and AHPRA Psychology Board Code of Conduct.
• Administer screening tools for learning

The successful applicant will possess:

• General registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA, supported by an APAC-accredited Master's or Doctorate degree in Psychology, or completion of a 5+1 internship pathway.
• Experience working with children, adolescents and their families.
• Previous experience in a school setting.
• A strong understanding of and commitment to the AHPRA Psychology Board Code of Conduct.
• Experience providing family therapy services (highly regarded).

Siena College is an independent Catholic school for young women in the Dominican tradition. Siena College values and enriches our staff by:

• Promoting a culture of professional excellence
• Facilitating professional learning opportunities to build on the capacity of staff

Nurturing a professional staff culture that is inclusive, supportive and diverse

The successful candidate must have the relevant rights to work in Australia and hold a current AHPRA Registration, Working with Children Check and Police Check.

Applications close 4.00pm on Monday, 23 November 2026

The Siena College community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.