School Psychologist

Brisbane Girls Grammar School; Brisbane; Hybride; AUD 70 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Brisbane Girls Grammar School is looking for a full-time School Psychologist to join our Student Care team for a six-month contract. The role includes providing psychological support, conducting assessments, and supporting student wellbeing initiatives.

The successful candidate will have tertiary qualifications in Psychology and experience working with children and adolescents. They should demonstrate strong communication skills and a collaborative approach within a school environment.

Compliance with child safety legislation and AHPRA registration is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience providing psychological services to children and young people.
• Sound understanding of adolescent development, mental health, and wellbeing.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters with professionalism, integrity, and discretion.

Responsabilités

• Provide psychological support to students experiencing personal, emotional, social or academic challenges.
• Conduct psychological assessments, developing appropriate interventions, and supporting student case management.
• Collaborate with the Student Care team and external health professionals.

Connaissances

Psychological assessment

Communication skills

Collaboration

Crisis support

Formation

Tertiary qualifications in Psychology

Description du poste

Brisbane Girls Grammar School establishes the educational foundation for girls and young women to contribute confidently to their world with wisdom, imagination, and integrity. One of Australia’s leading girls’ schools, Brisbane Girls Grammar School is an academically non-selective independent school, established in 1875 as one of Queensland’s original Grammar schools. The School’s curious, adventurous, and principled students are supported by a community of parents, alumnae and friends that values the finest traditions and aspirations in education.

Job Description

About the Role

Brisbane Girls Grammar School is seeking an experienced School Psychologist to join our Student Care team on a full-time, six-month contract.

Working as part of a collaborative team, the School Psychologist will provide professional psychological support, assessment, consultation, and intervention to students.

The role will include:

• Providing psychological support to students experiencing personal, emotional, social or academic challenges
• Conducting psychological assessments, developing appropriate interventions, and supporting student case management
• Supporting students with a range of mental health and wellbeing needs, including risk assessment, crisis support, and referral pathways
• Collaborating with the Student Care team, Heads of House, teachers, senior leaders, and external health professionals
• Providing specialist advice to support inclusive educational practices, including Individual Learning Plans, Access Arrangements, and Reasonable Adjustments
• Contributing to student wellbeing initiatives, psychoeducation programs and presentations for students, staff, and parents
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

You are an experienced psychologist who is passionate about supporting young people and contributing to a proactive, student-centred approach to wellbeing.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology
• Demonstrated experience providing psychological services to children and young people
• Experience in psychological assessment, intervention, and case management
• A sound understanding of adolescent development, mental health, and wellbeing
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• The ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters with professionalism, integrity, and discretion
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a small specialist team.

Experience working within a school environment, particularly supporting adolescent girls, will be highly regarded.

Child Safety and Employment Requirements

Brisbane Girls Grammar School is committed to child safety and wellbeing. The successful applicant will be required to comply with all child safety legislation, School policies and reporting requirements, and maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times.

Applicants must hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A cover letter addressed to the Principal outlining your suitability for the role
• Details of your education and qualifications
• Confirmation of Australian work rights
• Professional referees.

Apply now, applications are open

Interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

For enquiries, please contact:
Ms Logan Duke, Human Resources Officer
T: 07 3337 1605

Please note: Only direct applications will be considered. We kindly request that no recruitment agency contact at this time.