School Psychologist - Student Wellbeing & Assessments

NSW Department of Education; Berrigan; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Indemnity insurance coverage

Job summary

NSW Department of Education seeks a school psychologist based at Young High School to deliver counselling and psychological assessments across primary and high school settings. The role forms part of a multidisciplinary school counselling team, with professional supervision and ongoing CPD opportunities.

The successful candidate will contribute to student wellbeing, collaborate with families, and engage with external agencies as needed, supporting diverse learners across the lifespan.

Qualifications

• General or Provisional Psychology Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Valid Working with Children Check clearance (WWCC) – NSW.
• Current, valid driver’s licence and ability to travel between sites.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency; eligible for permanent roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and psychological services to students, individually and in groups.
• Administer cognitive, social, emotional and behavioural assessments.
• Collaborate with principals, staff and parents to improve student wellbeing and learning.
• Refer students/families to external agencies as needed.
• Participate in supervision and line with Professional Practice Framework.

Skills

Counselling skills

Assessment proficiency

Collaborative work

Education

Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia

Australian citizenship or permanent residency

Tools

WWCC clearance

Job description

NSW Department of Education seeks a school psychologist based at Young High School to deliver counselling and psychological assessments across primary and high school settings. The role forms part of a multidisciplinary school counselling team, with professional supervision and ongoing CPD opportunities.

The successful candidate will contribute to student wellbeing, collaborate with families, and engage with external agencies as needed, supporting diverse learners across the lifespan.