School Psychologist

Yarra Valley Grammar; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Yarra Valley Grammar seeks a School Psychologist to join our Counselling Services team. This 0.6 FTE, term-time 12-month parental leave replacement role supports student health and wellbeing across the school.

Applicants must be registered with AHPRA, experienced in school counselling and psycho-educational assessments, and capable of writing reports with actionable, collaborative recommendations for students, families and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a psychologist with AHPRA.
• Experience counselling students in a school setting.
• Experience in psycho-educational assessments.
• Ability to write clear, actionable reports.
• Collaborate with staff and parents to support students.
• Assist in pastoral programs aligned with school philosophy.
• Hold a current Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling to students as part of the Counselling Services team.
• Conduct psycho-educational assessments and contribute to student support plans.
• Write reports with clear recommendations for student wellbeing and learning.
• Liaise with teachers, families and leaders on strategies for students in need.
• Assist in planning and delivering pastoral programs aligned with the school philosophy.

Skills

AHPRA registered

Counselling students

Psycho-educational assessment

Report writing

Collaboration with staff/parents

Pastoral program delivery

Job description

Yarra Valley Grammar is a leading, coeducational school in the Anglican tradition catering for students from our Early Learning Centre to Year 12.

We understand the value of students working together to develop teamwork, sociability and self confidence. Yarra Valley Grammar is a school with a positive ‘can do’ attitude that gives its students theconfidence to achieve.

We are seeking a School Psychologist to join our Counselling Services team, supporting the health and wellbeing of students of the school. This is a 12 month, FTE 0.6, term time only, Parental Leave replacement position commencing 2027. School experience is preferred.

The successful applicant will:

be registered as a psychologist by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

have experience in providing counselling services to students

have relevant experience in counselling around a range of mental health issues, as well as school and behavioural issues

have experience in conducting psycho-educational assessments

write reports with effective recommendations and work collaboratively with those involved with the student

liaise with staff and parents on strategies for students in need, ensuring the best care is provided

assist in the preparation and delivery of pastoral programs that are consistent with the philosophy, policy and practice prescribed by the school.

The successful applicant must hold a current Working with Children Check.

Please visit our website www.yvg.vic.edu.au for a detailed position description and Key Selection Criteria. Applicants are advised that they need to clearly address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description.

Yarra Valley Grammar is a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. It is a condition of employment that all employees comply with various policies and procedures, including Child Safe policies. Failure to comply with these policies will result in disciplinary action.