School Psychologist - Transform Student Wellbeing

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

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking a full-time School Psychologist for Narrabri High School in regional NSW. The role involves counselling and psychological assessment to support student learning and wellbeing, in collaboration with teachers and families.

Based at Narrabri High School, you will work with primary and high school students, participate in supervision, and have access to a range of leave types and superannuation contributions under the NSW public service.

Qualifications

• Counselling and psychological assessment for students.
• Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC) NSW validity.
• Current driver's licence and ability to travel between work sites.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
• Permanent full-time or part-time appointment options.

Responsibilities

• Provides counselling and psychological services to students, individually and in groups.
• Implements the Professional Practice Framework for the NSW School Counselling Service.
• Collaborates with the principal, school executive, staff and student support services to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes.
• Administers cognitive, social, emotional and behavioural assessments and reports results to improve student health and learning outcomes.
• Works with families and external agencies to develop school-based support for students.
• Participates in supervision and professional development with senior psychologists.

Skills

Counselling

Psychological assessment

Interventions

Collaboration with schools

Education

General or Provisional Psychology Registration

Tools

Driver's licence

Job description

NSW Department of Education is seeking a full-time School Psychologist for Narrabri High School in regional NSW. The role involves counselling and psychological assessment to support student learning and wellbeing, in collaboration with teachers and families.

Based at Narrabri High School, you will work with primary and high school students, participate in supervision, and have access to a range of leave types and superannuation contributions under the NSW public service.