School Psychologist

Southern Cross Grammar; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Cross Grammar in Caroline Springs, Victoria, invites applications for an ongoing, part-time School Psychologist (0.6 FTE) commencing in Term 1, 2027. You will join an inclusive education team supporting Primary and Secondary students across learning, behaviour, and personal development.

The successful candidate will undertake educational and psychological assessments, plan evidence-based interventions with staff and families, contribute to school learning programs, provide professional

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology including full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Provisional registration with a degree with a fourth or fifth year qualification in psychology and a supervision agreement accepted by the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Current Working With Children Check and National Police Check.
• Current level 2 First Aid and CPR Certificate, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training or willingness to undertake.
• Salary paid according to Southern Cross Enterprise Agreement 2023.

Responsibilities

• Undertake educational and psychological assessment and diagnosis in all areas of child and adolescent development.
• Plan evidence-based interventions in collaboration with other staff, relevant professionals and parents.
• Participate as a member of School Staff and provide psychological input to the development, implementation and evaluation of school or system learning programs, goals and outcomes.
• Providing professional learning and information to build capacity of schools and families to improve students’ learning and developmental outcomes.
• Responding to and assisting the school in the response to critical incidents and emergencies.
• Collect, collate and maintain student information and records to meet legislative and system requirements.

Skills

Educational assessment

Interventions planning

Staff collaboration

Family engagement

Education

Degree in Psychology

Registration with Psychology Board of Australia

Provisional registration with 4th/5th year + supervision

Job description

Southern Cross Grammar – Caroline Springs VIC

At Southern Cross Grammar, we believe education is most powerful when a student is truly known and their potential is unlocked to shape what comes next.

We are an independent, co-educational, non-denominational Foundation to Year 12 school located in Caroline Springs, Victoria. Established in 2011, we are united by a clear purpose: to develop people who make a positive difference in the world. Through evidence-based teaching, strong relationships, and a commitment to wellbeing our students are supported by staff who champion their unique journey.

At SCG, we prepare our students for lives of purpose and impact, grounded in the belief that when students matter, futures shine brighter. We invite applications for an ongoing, part-time School Psychologist position at 0.6 FTE, commencing in Term 1, 2027.

Working alongside our current part-time psychologist within the multidisciplinary inclusive education team, the successful applicant will support students and their families across the Primary and Secondary School in the areas of learning, behaviour, and personal and social development. The role contributes to a flexible and balanced approach to meeting students’ individual needs.

Key Aspects of the role

Undertake educational and psychological assessment and diagnosis in all areas of child and adolescent development

Plan evidence-based interventions in collaboration with other staff, relevant professionals and parents

Participate as a member of School Staff and provide psychological input to the development, implementation and evaluation of school or system learning programs, goals and outcomes

Providing professional learning and information to build capacity of schools and families to improve students’ learning and developmental outcomes

Responding to and assisting the school in the response to critical incidents and emergencies

Collect, collate and maintain student information and records to meet legislative and system requirements

To view the Position Description please visit https://www.scg.vic.edu.au/employmentopportunities/

Southern Cross Grammar is committed to providing a safe environment for all children and young people. The successful applicants will be required to comply with the School's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct.

Southern Cross Grammar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Conditions of Employment

Degree in Psychology including full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia

Provisional registration based upon possession of a degree with a fourth or fifth year qualification in psychology and a supervision agreement accepted by the Psychology Board of Australia

Current Working With Children Check and National Police Check

Current level 2 First Aid and CPR Certificate, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training or willingness to undertake

A salary will be paid according to qualifications and experience as per Southern Cross Enterprise Agreement 2023

Applications will be reviewed as receivedwith a closing date of 25 November 2027, however, interviews will commence as applications are received and the position may close earlier should a suitable applicant be offered the position.