School Psychologist

Hume Anglican Grammar; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Hume Anglican Grammar is seeking a School Psychologist for the Donnybrook Campus. This full-time, ongoing role starts December 2026 or 25 January 2027 and includes six weeks of annual leave.

The psychologist will provide child and adolescent psychological services, assessments, and collaborate with staff to support student wellbeing and educational outcomes. The role requires AHPRA registration, strong counselling experience with children/adolescents, and the ability to liaise closely with

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in psychology and full registration with AHPRA
• Experience in educational/psychological assessments in school settings
• Demonstrated counselling experience with children/adolescents
• Strong understanding of child/adolescent development
• Excellent communication and collaboration with staff and families

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based psychological services for child and adolescent students
• Conduct educational and psychological assessments
• Collaborate with school leaders to support student wellbeing
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
• Support educational access and maximisation of learning outcomes

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Counselling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology & full AHPRA registration

Job description

Hume Anglican Grammar?– About the school:?

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Hume Anglican Grammar is a multi-campus co-educational Anglican Diocesan School offering education from Prep to Year 12 in the Northern growth corridor of Melbourne.? Our multi-campus model provides a distinct advantage, enabling us to attract, develop and retain outstanding staff and leaders. With broad career pathways, rich opportunities for collaboration, and the capacity to invest in professional growth and capability, we foster an environment where staff thrive. Combined with our values-driven culture, respectful community, and engaged students who are eager to learn, Hume Anglican Grammar offers an exceptional place to work and build a rewarding career.

Hume has an open enrolment policy so educates children from many faiths and with a diverse range of backgrounds and abilities.?

The?School?aspires to develop young people who are kind, creative, inquiring, socially and emotionally at ease, and who strive to achieve their personal best in all their endeavours.?

With campuses already in Mickleham, Donnybrook and Kalkallo, the School has announced its acquisition of a 10-hectare parcel of land in Wollert for its fourth campus planned to open in 2033. This campus will comprise another two Primary schools and a Secondary school and when it reaches its capacity, will enrol over 2,500 students.?In all, Hume Anglican Grammar will?ultimately educate?over 6,000 students.?

As one of Victoria’s fastest growing schools, it is expected to be one of the largest non-government schools in the state, with plans for further expansion.?

Hume provides its students with an education that prepares them for the challenges of life, equips them to contribute to the community in an environment based on Christian values and at a cost affordable to as many families as possible. By?establishing?high standards?in all that we do, every student is encouraged and supported to discover and fulfil their unique potential.?

It is not by chance that we have young people who readily display warmth, humour and respect for one another and their teachers.?

About the role:?

Hume is now seeking applications for the position of School Psychologist, based at our Donnybrook Campus. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), ongoing role commencing either in December 2026 or on Monday, 25 January 2027, and includes six weeks of paid annual leave.

Hume Anglican Grammar acknowledges the critical role of the School Psychologist in helping to support students across the school community. Through this role the school can provide support for students when they are experiencing personal difficulties that impact upon their overall wellbeing. The School Psychologist is required to provide child and adolescent psychological services in the school and to work with other staff to support students and families. An important aspect of the role is to facilitate access to education and participation in school and to maximise educational outcomes for students.

The School Psychologist will be a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and have an extensive background in counselling and cognitive and educational assessments of children and/or adolescents. They will liaise closely with key leaders of the school, especially those entrusted with student wellbeing responsibilities, so that together they can provide timely and proactive support for our students. The School Psychologist will be recognised and highly respected by colleagues, parents, and community members as an individual with appropriate experience to be able to carry out the key duties of this role. They will have demonstrated a clear understanding of processes and procedures associated with handling case-sensitive situations and of the importance of maintaining strict confidentiality, where appropriate.

Summary of Role Requirements (please see PD for further information):?

Tertiary qualifications in psychology and full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Commitment to act in accordance with the ethical and professional guidelines outlined by the AHPRA

Demonstrated experience in conducting educational and psychological assessments

Extensive knowledge and understanding of the stages of child and adolescent development

Exemplary counselling experience, preferably within a school environment with school aged children and/or adolescents

Approachability and trust

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with students

Ability to positively influence the development of student wellbeing

Commitment to professional learning and improvement

Personal sense of initiative, enthusiasm, and high energy

A resourceful team member able to operate in a mentoring, collaborative, and inclusive manner

Self-motivation and empathy

Cultural awareness and a commitment to inclusivity

Working with children check / National police criminal history check or willingness to attain

Key Selection Criteria:

Experience in child/adolescent educational and behaviour assessments

Experience in child/adolescent counselling

Proven ability to work in a school, or similar environment, in developing strong relationships with key stakeholders

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Ability to successfully manage several diverse tasks in a busy school environment.

Education & Training Other

Donnybrook Campus | Donnybrook, Victoria 3064 Australia