School Psychologist — Student Wellbeing & Assessments

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

Benefits offered by this job

Supervision and CPD support

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Indemnity insurance

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking a full-time School Psychologist to be based at Dorrigo High School. You will provide counselling and psychological assessments, supporting students across Years 7–12 and collaborating with families, teachers and external agencies to promote wellbeing.

You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, with supervision and access to ongoing professional development, and entitlement to a range of leave types and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Aboriginal Education Policy and DEI strategy.
• General or Provisional Psychology Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Current WWCC clearance (NSW).
• Valid NSW driver’s license with willingness to travel between sites.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

Responsibilities

• Provides counselling and psychological services to students, individually and in groups.
• Administers cognitive, social, emotional and behavioural assessments.
• Collaborates with school staff and external agencies to support student wellbeing.
• Works with families to support learning and mental health needs.
• Responds as part of a team to assist schools in serious incidents.
• Refers students/families to appropriate external supports as needed.
• Engages with Professional Practice Framework for NSW School Counselling Service.
• Participates in supervision and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Aboriginal Education Policy knowledge

WWCC clearance

Driver's license

Eligibility to work in Australia

Psychology Board registration (general

Education

Psychology Board of Australia registration (General or Provisional)

Job description

NSW Department of Education is seeking a full-time School Psychologist to be based at Dorrigo High School. You will provide counselling and psychological assessments, supporting students across Years 7–12 and collaborating with families, teachers and external agencies to promote wellbeing.

You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, with supervision and access to ongoing professional development, and entitlement to a range of leave types and wellbeing benefits.