Senior School Psychologist: Student Wellbeing Leader

Strathcona Girls Grammar School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Strathcona Girls Grammar School in Melbourne is seeking an experienced School Psychologist to join our Student Wellbeing team and support the social, emotional and psychological wellbeing of our students. This fixed-term position covers Terms 1–3 in 2027.

You will provide expert psychological support, collaborate with families, staff and external professionals, and contribute to a Wholebeing framework that connects wellbeing with learning.

Qualifications

• Experience with child and adolescent development and mental health.
• Experience providing psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions.
• Strong communication, consultation and report writing skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A commitment to fostering wellbeing, inclusion and positive educational outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Providing psychological assessment, counselling and short-term therapeutic support to students.
• Consulting with families, staff and external professionals to develop evidence-based interventions.
• Supporting referrals for educational, developmental and psychological assessments.
• Delivering individual and group wellbeing programs focused on resilience, social skills and mental health.
• Contributing professional expertise to student support planning and multidisciplinary teams.
• Assisting staff to build their capacity to support student wellbeing and mental health.
• Liaising with external agencies and health professionals to ensure coordinated support for students.
• Contributing to wellbeing initiatives, policies and programs across the School.

Skills

Child development

Mental health

Psychological assessment

Evidence-based interventions

Consultation

Team collaboration

Wellbeing focus

Education

Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA)

Job description

Strathcona Girls Grammar School in Melbourne is seeking an experienced School Psychologist to join our Student Wellbeing team and support the social, emotional and psychological wellbeing of our students. This fixed-term position covers Terms 1–3 in 2027.

You will provide expert psychological support, collaborate with families, staff and external professionals, and contribute to a Wholebeing framework that connects wellbeing with learning.