School Psychologist - Student Wellbeing & Assessments

NSW Government; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Indemnity insurance

Fitness Passport program

Professional supervision

Job summary

NSW Department of Education in Narrabri West Public School is seeking a full-time School Psychologist (1.0 FTE) to deliver counselling and psychological assessments across primary levels, supporting teachers, families, and students to improve learning and mental health outcomes.

You will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, receive supervision, and engage with professional development while contributing to inclusive education and student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• General or Provisional Psychology Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Valid and current Working with Children Check clearance – WWCC must be NSW.
• Current and valid driver’s licence and ability to travel between work sites.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

Responsibilities

• Provides counselling and psychological services to students, individually and in groups, including short term interventions.
• Engages with and implements the Professional Practice Framework for the NSW School Counselling Service.
• Works with the principal, school executive and staff to improve student learning and wellbeing outcomes.
• Contributes to social, emotional, and academic development of students with complex needs.
• Administers cognitive, social, emotional and behavioural assessments and reports results.
• Collaborates with learning and support teams, parents and external agencies to support students.
• Responds as part of a team to assist schools experiencing serious incidents.
• Refers students and families to other agencies to support wellbeing outcomes.

Education

General or Provisional Psychology Registration

Job description

NSW Department of Education in Narrabri West Public School is seeking a full-time School Psychologist (1.0 FTE) to deliver counselling and psychological assessments across primary levels, supporting teachers, families, and students to improve learning and mental health outcomes.

You will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, receive supervision, and engage with professional development while contributing to inclusive education and student wellbeing.