School Psychologist - Elevate Student Wellbeing

Strathcona Girls Grammar; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Strathcona Girls Grammar in Melbourne, Australia, is seeking an experienced School Psychologist to join our Student Wellbeing team. This fixed-term role supports social, emotional and psychological wellbeing under the Wholebeing framework for Terms 1–3, 2027.

You will provide assessment, counselling and evidence-based interventions, collaborate with families and staff, and contribute to wellbeing programs and school policies to empower students to thrive academically and personally.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in child and adolescent development and mental health.
• Experience providing psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions.
• Strong communication, consultation and report writing skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A commitment to fostering wellbeing, inclusion and positive educational outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Providing psychological assessment, counselling and short-term therapeutic support to students.
• Consulting with families, staff and external professionals to develop evidence-based interventions.
• Supporting referrals for educational, developmental and psychological assessments.
• Delivering individual and group wellbeing programs focused on resilience, social skills and mental health.
• Contributing professional expertise to student support planning and multidisciplinary teams.
• Assisting staff to build their capacity to support student wellbeing and mental health.
• Liaising with external agencies and health professionals to ensure coordinated support for students.
• Contributing to wellbeing initiatives, policies and programs across the School.

Skills

Child and adolescent development

Psychological assessment

Communication & report writing

Team collaboration

Wellbeing & inclusion

Job description

Strathcona Girls Grammar in Melbourne, Australia, is seeking an experienced School Psychologist to join our Student Wellbeing team. This fixed-term role supports social, emotional and psychological wellbeing under the Wholebeing framework for Terms 1–3, 2027.

You will provide assessment, counselling and evidence-based interventions, collaborate with families and staff, and contribute to wellbeing programs and school policies to empower students to thrive academically and personally.