School Psychologist

Carey International; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Carey Baptist Grammar School in Melbourne is seeking a skilled School Psychologist to join the Student Wellbeing team. The role supports students in years 7-12, fostering academic, social and emotional growth with a proactive, collaborative approach.

This is a 0.6FTE fixed-term position for 2027, commencing in Term 1. The successful candidate will bring warmth, strong communication, and experience with student management systems; AHPRA-registered psychologists are required.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a Psychologist with AHPRA.
• Master's degree in psychology is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to students, parents and staff at all levels.
• Experience using Compass or similar Student Management Systems is highly desirable.
• Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
• Accuracy and attention to detail; strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and shows flexibility.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Initiative / self-starter

Flexibility

Relate to students/parents/staff

Education

AHPRA registration as psychologist

Master's degree in psychology (desirable)

Tools

Compass or similar Student Management System

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 detailsDemonstrated 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 .

Application deadline: 4pm 15 November 2026.

Carey Baptist Grammar School reserves the right to close this advertisement at any time.

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.