School Psychologist (Secondary)

Mount Scopus Memorial College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hour working week

Competitive salary

Working term time only

Free on-site car parking

Employee Assistance Program

Staff rewards program

Salary packaging through Maxxia

School Term Holidays

Paid Jewish holidays

Job summary

Mount Scopus Memorial College is seeking an experienced School Psychologist for the Secondary School in Burwood, commencing Term 1, 2027. The role offers 0.8 FTE part-time or 1.0 FTE full-time permanent hours and requires current AHPRA registration and WWC check.

Applicants should have expertise in psychology in education, plus a strong focus on social and emotional development to support and build the school community toward shared goals.

Qualifications

• Must hold current AHPRA registration as a psychologist.
• Sound understanding of Child Safe Standards and child wellbeing.
• Working with Children Check required; prior school experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychology in education and learning support for students.
• Support social and emotional development; build capacity of the school community.
• Undertake duties at the Secondary School in Burwood as a 0.8–1.0 FTE role.

Skills

AHPRA registered psychologist

Child safety compliance

Working with Children Check

Job description

We are seeking an experienced School Psychologist to work at our Seccondary School in Burwood commencing from Term 1. 2027.

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 (0.80) FTE part-time or (1.0) FTE full-time permanent, ongoing position working at our Secondary School in Burwood commencing from 27 January 2027.

Applicants must have the following;

• must have current AHPRA registration along with 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

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.

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

What we offer

• 35 hour working week
• competitive salary
• working term time only
• free on-site car parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• a staff rewards program
• salary packaging through Maxxia
• School Term Holidays
• paid Jewish holidays

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 that the College may require additional background checks.

Applications Close: BY 5PM Friday, 6 November 2026