Psychologist

Siena College Ltd; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Siena College is seeking a Psychologist (Part Time) to join the Wellbeing Team in an ongoing capacity from January 2027. The role focuses on providing counselling to students and families within a Catholic school setting in Camberwell.

Applicants must hold AHPRA registration and an APAC-accredited degree (Master's/Doctorate) or complete a 5+1 internship pathway, with experience in schools preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Psychologist with AHPRA.
• 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.
• Strong understanding of the AHPRA Psychology Board Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and deliver evidence-based psychological interventions to students in 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 the AHPRA Code of Conduct.
• Administer screening tools for learning.

Skills

Experience with children and families

School psychology experience

AHPRA Code familiarity

Education

APAC-accredited Master's or Doctorate in Psychology or 5+1 internship pathway

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.60 FTE)

Applications Close: 23 November 2026

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
• 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 will be processed upon receipt.

Applications close 4.00pm on Monday, 23 November 2026

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

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Girl

823 Students
75 TeachingStaff
47 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers VET

Siena College is an independent Catholic school for young women in the Dominican tradition. Our Dominican tradition places particular emphasis on diversity and the unique gifts of every person. We are energised and inspired by each other and find joy in our work, our learning and our community.Students and staff are encouraged and supported to aim high, to pursue their dreams and to excel in all that they do.Siena College holds the care, safety and wellbeing of young people as a central and fundamental responsibility. The commitment is drawn from and inherent to the teaching and mission of Jesus Christ, with love, justice and the sanctity of each human person at the heart of the Gospel.The College has a universal expectation for the protection of young women. It is resolutely committed to ensuring that all staff promote their inherent dignity and fundamental right to be respected and nurtured in a safe environment.