School and Educational Psychologist

Girton Grammar Test 2; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Girton Grammar School in Bendigo is seeking a part-time, leave-replacement School and Educational Psychologist to join the Senior School Inclusive Education and Wellbeing teams. The role combines psychological wellbeing support with educational assessment and intervention for students in Grades 6–12.

You will work with students, families and staff to diagnose and support social, emotional, behavioural and learning needs, develop IEPs, provide counselling, conduct assessments, and offer staff

Qualifications

• Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and AHPRA.
• Experience with psychological, cognitive and educational assessments.
• Experience developing evidence-based educational and wellbeing interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group psychological counselling for mental health and neurodiversity needs.
• Conduct cognitive, academic, diagnostic assessments and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in collaboration with teachers, students and families.
• Coordinate and contribute to Parent Support Group (PSG) meetings.
• Undertake initial screening for potential neurodiverse students.
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessments and support appropriate response planning.
• Collaborate with Inclusive Education, Wellbeing and teaching staff to develop learning and wellbeing interventions.
• Provide professional guidance and training to staff to support students in accessing the mainstream curriculum.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Education

Psychology degree with AHPRA registration

Job description

Girton Grammar School is seeking a part time leave replacement experienced and collaborativeSchool and Educational Psychologist to join our Senior School Inclusive Education and Wellbeing teams.

Supporting students predominantly from Grade 6 to Year 12, this rewarding role combines psychological wellbeing support with educational assessment and intervention. Working closely with students, families, teachers and external professionals, you will help students experiencing social, emotional, behavioural and learning challenges to access the curriculum and achieve positive educational and wellbeing outcomes.

About the Role

You will:

• Provide individual and group psychological counselling and support for a range of mental health, neurodiversity and social-emotional needs.
• Conduct academic, cognitive, intelligence, diagnostic and benchmark assessments and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Facilitate academic screening and diagnostic testing for students with identified or suspected learning needs.
• Develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in collaboration with teachers, students and families.
• Coordinate and contribute to Parent Support Group (PSG) meetings.
• Undertake initial screening for potential neurodiverse students.
• Provide crisis intervention, undertake risk assessments and support appropriate response planning.
• Collaborate with Inclusive Education, Wellbeing and teaching staff to develop appropriate learning and wellbeing interventions.
• Provide professional guidance and training to staff to support students in accessing the mainstream curriculum.

About You

You will bring:

• Professional qualifications in Psychology enabling registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Experience conducting and interpreting psychological, cognitive and educational assessments.
• Experience developing evidence-based educational and wellbeing interventions.
• Familiarity with recognised assessment tools, including the WISC (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children) and academic assessments used within Australian schools.
• Strong knowledge of the academic and wellbeing needs of secondary-aged students.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical and organisational skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with students, families, teachers and multidisciplinary teams.
• A strong commitment to student wellbeing, Inclusive Education and child safety.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Girton Grammar School is committed to child safety. Candidates applying for teaching appointments must be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. All other staff are required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC). Referee checks will be undertaken prior to employment. Girton Grammar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All applications will be treated with strictest confidence.