School Psychologist (Primary)

Scopus Memorial College Early Learning Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee Assistance Program

Staff rewards program

Salary packaging through Maxxia

School Term Holidays

Paid Jewish Holidays

Job summary

Mount Scopus Memorial College is seeking a qualified psychologist to support the social and emotional development of primary students (Years 4–6) at the Burwood campus. The role is 0.60 FTE, ongoing and term-time only with paid school holidays.

Applicants should have appropriate psychology qualifications, WWC clearance, and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain). A focus on child safety and wellbeing is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified psychologist with registration as a psychologist in the jurisdiction.
• Sound understanding of the Child Safe Standards and commitment to child safety.
• Experience in a similar educational environment preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological support and services to primary students (Years 4–6) at the Burwood campus.
• Collaborate with school staff to build capacity in social and emotional development.
• Contribute to safe and wellbeing practices in the school community.

Skills

Psychologist

Child Safe Standards

Working with Children Check

First Aid

Job description

Mount Scopus Memorial College is a co-educational Jewish School from Early Learning to Year 12 across three campuses; St Kilda East, Caulfield South and Burwood.

We are inviting applicants with a growth mindset and expertise in psychology in education and learning, social and emotional development to support and build the capacity of the school community toward the same goals.

This is a (0.60) FTE part-time ongoing position, working term time only with paid school holidays, with our primary school students (Years 4 to 6) at our campus located in Burwood.

• appropriate qualification and experience as a Psychologist


• a sound understanding of the Child Safe Standards and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children.


• experience in working in a similar environment and/or position is preferred but not essential.


• current Working with Children Check


• current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Mount Scopus Memorial College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Being Jewish is not a prerequisite for employment, although a worldview that is sympathetic to the Jewish ethos is essential.

What we offer

• competitive salary


• Employee Assistance Program


• a staff rewards program


• salary packaging through Maxxia


• School Term Holidays


• paid Jewish Holidays

Should you require further information, please contact our Director of Individual Learning (Primary) on email: [e-mail] or contact the College on telephone number [phone].

Mount Scopus fully complies with the Child Safe Standards. All candidates for roles at the College are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of the recruitment process. Please note further background checks may be required.

Applications Close: BY 5PM Friday, 6 November 2026