School Psychologist

Carey Baptist Grammar School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Carey Baptist Grammar School in Melbourne invites applications for a part-time (0.6 FTE) School Psychologist to join our Student Wellbeing team, commencing in 2027. You will support students from Years 7 to 12, promoting academic, social and emotional flourishing.

The successful candidate will be registered with AHPRA, hold a psychology master's (desirable), and bring warmth, professionalism and a proactive approach to our wellbeing program.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a Psychologist with AHPRA.
• Master's degree in psychology is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, parents and staff.
• Experience with Compass or similar Student Management Systems is desirable.
• Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft Teams is preferred.
• Attention to detail and proactive approach.
• Flexible and able to work within a dynamic wellbeing team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Communication skills

Student wellbeing focus

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Tools

Compass

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for a skills and passionate School Psychologist to join our vibrant Student Wellbeing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of child adolescent mental health and wellbeing and be committed to supporting student flourish academically, socially and emotionally. They will bring warmth, professional expertise and a proactive approach to support the wellbeing of our school community.

This is a part-time (0.6FTE) fixed-term position for 2027, commencing in Term 1, 2027. This role supports students from Years 7 - 12 and is required on a Tuesday however the other two days will be by agreement with the successful candidate.

Learn more about our community:

Carey is a leading co-educational school for students from Early Learning to Year 12 (IB & VCE). Our cohort is made up of approximately 2700 students who are supported by over 600 passionate and experienced staff. Our vibrant community is also enriched by a number of dedicated volunteers and engaged alumni.

With five extraordinary campuses, we create inspiring spaces where learning thrives and where new opportunities await enthusiastic educators.

• Kew Learning Campus – ELC – Year 12
• Dovale Learning Campus – ELC – Year 6
• Bulleen Sports Complex
• Outdoor Education Site - Banksia Peninsula
• Experiential Learning Facility - Mission Beach in Far North Queensland

Carey offers a nurturing workplace where innovation is celebrated and both personal and professional growth is actively supported.

What do I need to succeed?

• Must be registered as a Psychologist with AHPRA
• Master's degree in psychology is highly desirable
• Strong interpersonal skills, coupled with the ability to relate to students, parents and staff at all levels
• Previous experience using Compass or similar Student Management Systems, is highly desirable
• Previous experience and confident working within Sharepoint and the Microsoft Suite, in particular Teams
• Accuracy and attention to details
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter who takes initiative
• Demonstrated flexibility

A valid Employee Working With Children Clearance is a requirement of employment in this position.

Our commitment to Child Safety:

Our community is committed to promoting child safety, student empowerment and cultural safety, with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and neglect. We encourage active student participation in maintaining a safe environment and routinely implement policy updates and improvements to safeguard our students. All members of the Carey community, including staff, parents, alumni and volunteers share the responsibility of maintaining student safety at all times.

You can read more about Carey’s Child Safety policies here.

To find out more about this opportunity, download the Position Description here.

Carey is an inclusive workplace where everyone is celebrated, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical ability and religious or political beliefs. We adopt a whole-school approach to providing an environment of mutual respect, fairness, equity and justice.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands and waters surrounding us and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.