Psychologist - Primary

The Friends' School, Hobart, Tasmania; Hobart; On-site; AUD 14,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts on school fees

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

The Friends’ School in Hobart, TAS, seeks a compassionate Middle School Psychologist to support student wellbeing, mental health and development. The role involves individual and group counselling, assessments, and collaboration with families, teachers and external professionals to ensure timely access to appropriate support.

This fixed-term appointment runs from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027, with 80% FTE in Semester 1 and 40% in Semester 2, offering a supportive, inclusive working

Qualifications

• Qualifications in psychology and eligibility for registration with AHPRA.
• Experience in psychological assessment, counselling and intervention for children and young people.
• Strong knowledge of child and adolescent mental health, social-emotional development and wellbeing.
• Ability to assess student needs, develop intervention strategies and prepare clinical reports.
• Confidentiality and ethical practice in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling to support students' mental health and wellbeing.
• Review student learning and wellbeing evidence and undertake relevant clinical assessments.
• Coordinate support for students with complex needs with families, teachers and external services.
• Promote safeguarding and risk management in line with school policies.
• Contribute to staff development and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Counselling

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Assessment

Education

Approved psychology degree and AHPRA registration

Job description

Salary: $10.00 - $20.00

Job Type: Maximum Term - Part Time

Location: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Job Category: Other

Join Our Community at The Friends’ School

The Friends’ School is one of Tasmania’s leading independent schools, providing a globally focused, high-quality education from Early Learning to Year 12. Guided by the Quaker values of Integrity, Simplicity, Equality and Peace, we are a welcoming and inclusive community where every individual is valued and encouraged to thrive.

At Friends’, we believe learning is a lifelong journey, for our students and for our staff. Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative community that encourages professional growth, innovation and meaningful contribution. Whether you're supporting students in the classroom or contributing behind the scenes, your work will have a lasting impact on our School community.

If you're looking for a workplace that values people, encourages continuous learning and supports you to do your best work, we invite you to explore a career with The Friends’ School.

Why Work at The Friends’ School?

We Recognise That Our People Are Our Greatest Strength. That's Why We Are Committed To Providing a Positive, Supportive Workplace Where You Can Grow Professionally While Maintaining a Healthy Work-life Balance. As Part Of Our Team, You'll Have Access To

Wellbeing

• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual influenza vaccinations
• Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
• Complimentary membership to Friends Health & Fitness (conditions apply)

Financial & Family Benefits

• Competitive salaries (plus superannuation)
• Staff discounts on school fees
• Paid parental leave
• Priority access to our Early Learning Centre, subject to availability

Professional Growth & Community

• Comprehensive induction and onboarding
• Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities
• Staff social events and community activities
• Opportunities to support outreach initiatives, including Relay for Life, Loui's Van and the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood program

Learn more about our vibrant community by visiting Friends' School website .

Join a school where your work is valued, your wellbeing matters and your contribution helps shape the lives of young people and the wider community.

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Middle School Psychologist to support the mental health, wellbeing and personal development of students. This role focuses on providing individual and group counselling, identifying and responding to student wellbeing needs, and working collaboratively with families, teachers, school leaders and external professionals to ensure students receive appropriate support.

The successful candidate will play an important role in promoting a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment, supporting students experiencing wellbeing, behavioural or learning challenges, and facilitating effective transitions between school year levels and sections. The position also contributes to the development of staff, parent and student understanding of mental health, resilience and social-emotional wellbeing.

This is a fixed-term position from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027, with an appointment of 80% full-time equivalent in Semester 1 and 40% in Semester 2.

Key Focus Areas

• Student Counselling and Wellbeing: Provide individual and group counselling to support students' mental health, emotional wellbeing, resilience, social skills and personal development.
• Assessment and Intervention: Review student learning and wellbeing evidence, undertake relevant clinical assessments, prepare reports and recommendations, and identify when external diagnostic assessments or specialist interventions are required.
• Case Management and Transitions: Coordinate support for students with complex wellbeing or mental health needs, facilitating effective transitions and continuity of care in collaboration with school wellbeing teams.
• Collaboration and Family Engagement: Work in partnership with families, teachers, school leaders, Access and Inclusion teams, external clinicians and community services to develop and implement appropriate support strategies.
• Child Safeguarding and Risk Management: Promote a child-safe culture, respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and ensure compliance with mandatory reporting and child safeguarding requirements.
• Staff and Community Support: Contribute to staff development, deliver information sessions for staff, students and parents, provide guidance to teachers, and participate in school wellbeing initiatives and crisis response activities as required.
• Professional Supervision and Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other school psychologists, participate in peer supervision and provide clinical supervision to psychology students on placement, as appropriate.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• Appropriate qualifications in Psychology and eligibility for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated experience in providing psychological assessment, counselling and intervention to children and young people.
• Strong knowledge of child and adolescent mental health, social-emotional development, resilience and student wellbeing.
• Demonstrated ability to assess student needs, develop appropriate intervention strategies, prepare clinical reports and make evidence-informed recommendations.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive, professional relationships with students, families, colleagues and external service providers.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex student wellbeing matters, maintain appropriate confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgement.
• A strong understanding of child safeguarding principles, mandatory reporting obligations and the importance of maintaining a child-safe environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to a whole-school approach to student wellbeing.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, reflective practice and ethical psychological practice.