Psychologist

Siena College Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Siena College is seeking a registered Psychologist (Part Time) to join the Wellbeing Team and provide counselling to students and families within a Catholic secondary school in Camberwell. The role commences 27 January 2027 and offers ongoing part-time hours in a supportive community.

The College Psychologist will conduct psychosocial assessments, support families and staff, and maintain confidential records in line with privacy laws and the AHPRA Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• Must have General registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA.
• APAC-accredited Master’s or Doctorate in Psychology or completion of a 5+1 internship pathway.
• Experience working with children, adolescents and their families.
• Previous experience in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of the AHPRA Psychology Board Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and deliver evidence-based psychological interventions to students.
• Provide consultation and support to parents, teachers, and school leaders regarding student wellbeing.
• Offer specialist advice to staff and families on psychological, social and educational needs of students.
• Maintain confidential records in accordance with privacy legislation and AHPRA Code of Conduct.
• Administer screening tools for learning and development.

Skills

Counselling

Child & adolescent experience

School setting experience

Education

APAC-accredited Master's or Doctorate in Psychology

5+1 internship pathway

Job description

Role Description/Criteria

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

Psychologist

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
• Nurturing a professional staff culture that is inclusive, supportive and diverse
• Facilitating professional learning opportunities to build on the capacity of staff

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.