Regional School Psychologist - Student Wellbeing & Learning

Catholic Education SA; Port Pirie; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) is seeking an experienced psychologist to join the CILAH program, delivering school-based psychology services across regional South Australia, including Port Pirie and Adelaide. The fixed-term role is 12 months with 0.8 FTE or full-time negotiable, with potential for ongoing employment.

You will work with school leaders, educators and families, conduct assessments, develop practical interventions, and collaborate with occupational therapy and speech

Qualifications

• Qualifications in psychology and current AHPRA registration.
• Experience in psychological assessment, formulation and intervention planning for children and young people.
• Ability to translate psychology into practical strategies to support wellbeing, behaviour and learning.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with educators, families and multidisciplinary professionals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver school-based psychology services to support participation, wellbeing and learning.
• Conduct psychological assessments and develop recommendations and interventions.
• Collaborate with school leaders, educators and families to identify needs and strengthen inclusive practices.
• Build educator capability through consultation, coaching and professional learning.

Skills

Psychology expertise

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Tertiary qualifications in psychology

AHPRA registration

Job description

Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) is seeking an experienced psychologist to join the CILAH program, delivering school-based psychology services across regional South Australia, including Port Pirie and Adelaide. The fixed-term role is 12 months with 0.8 FTE or full-time negotiable, with potential for ongoing employment.

You will work with school leaders, educators and families, conduct assessments, develop practical interventions, and collaborate with occupational therapy and speech