School Psychologist (Primary)

Mount Scopus College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Scopus Memorial College invites applications for a 0.60 FTE part-time Psychologist to support social and emotional development for Years 4–6 at our Burwood campus. The role focuses on student wellbeing within an environment that honours Jewish ethos and school safety standards.

Applicants should be qualified as Psychologists, hold a current Working with Children Check and a First Aid certificate (or be willing to obtain).

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualification and experience as a Psychologist.
• Sound understanding of the Child Safe Standards.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Support social and emotional development of students in Years 4–6.
• Collaborate with staff to promote wellbeing across the campus.
• Contribute to safety and Child Safe practices within the school.

Skills

Psychologist in education

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Mount Scopus Memorial College

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.

Applicants must have the following;

• 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

Mount Scopus Memorial College offers a competitive salary, Employee Assistance Program, a staff rewards program, and salary packaging through Maxxia. In addition to School Term Holidays, this role also offers paid Jewish Holidays.

Should you require further information, please contact our Director of Individual Learning (Primary) on email: ********@scopus.vic.edu.au or contact the College on telephone number (03) 9834 0***.

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: Friday, 6 November 2026