School Psychologist (Secondary)

Mount Scopus College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hour week

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Program

Salary packaging

Job summary

Mount Scopus Memorial College invites applications for a psychology in education role in our Burwood Secondary School, commencing 27 January 2027. The position is either 0.8 FTE part-time or 1.0 FTE full-time, permanent and ongoing, reflecting a commitment to student wellbeing and learning across the campus.

Applicants must hold current AHPRA registration, understand Child Safe Standards, and hold WWC checks.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a psychologist.
• Sound understanding of Child Safe Standards and commitment to child wellbeing.
• Experience in a similar school environment is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and build the capacity of the school community in psychology in education and learning.
• Focus on social and emotional development across the secondary cohort.
• Contribute to ongoing school safety and student welfare initiatives.

Skills

Psychology in education

Social & emotional development

Growth mindset

Education

AHPRA registered psychologist

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 (0.80) 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: *******@scopus.vic.edu.au or contact the College on telephone number (03) 9834 0***.

What we offer

Mount Scopus Memorial College offers a 35 hour working week, competitive salary, working term time only, free on-site car parking, 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.

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