Job Description
School Psychologist – Goulburn West Public School (0000B40R)
Location
Regional NSW – Goulburn & Southern Tablelands
Number of Positions
1
Remuneration Package
Total valued up to $182,461 + incentives (where applicable). Base salary ranges from $101,122 – $160,983. Base rates above the minimum depend on professional experience and are not automatically progressed to the $160,983 SPAC salary level.
Contact
Phone:
School Admin:
Closing Date
26‑Nov‑2025, 5:00:00 AM
Job Category
School Support Staff
Organisation
School Administrative and Support
Position Information
Full Time 1.0 FTE
Location: Goulburn West Public School
Commencing: 27 January 2026
About the Role
School psychologists are an essential part of the Department’s school counselling service, working in primary and high schools to provide counselling and psychological assessment. The role supports teachers, strengthens student learning and wellbeing, and helps families manage their children’s learning and mental health needs.
The successful candidate will provide services across primary and high school aged students, collaborate with school communities, external agencies, and a multidisciplinary team, and participate in continuing professional development. Benefits include leave types, travel allowances, health and wellbeing benefits, and indemnity insurance coverage.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide counselling and psychological services to students individually and in groups, including short‑term therapeutic interventions within the constraints of training, experience, and supervision.
- Engage with and implement the Qualified Practice Framework for the NSW School Counselling Service.
- Consult with principal, school executive, staff, and student support services to improve student learning and wellbeing and implement current departmental priorities.
- Contribute to the social, emotional, and academic development of students, supporting those with complex behavioural needs.
- Administer cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioural assessments, report results, and collaborate to improve learning, wellbeing, and mental health outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with learning and support teams, parents, carers, and other agencies to develop appropriate school‑based support.
- Respond as part of a team to assist schools experiencing serious incidents.
- Refer students or their families and carers to other agencies that support student health and wellbeing outcomes.
Essential Requirements
1. Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and the NSW AECG partnership agreement.
2. General or provisional psychology registration with active internship on the Psychology Board of Australia.
3. Valid Working with Children Check clearance.
4. Current valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between work sites.
5. Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
Special Notes
Applicants may apply for full‑time or part‑time employment (FTE 0.1–0.9). If a part‑time appointment is secured they will be offered their desired FTE.
How to Apply
To apply online include:
- A cover letter (max 2 pages) addressing the key accountabilities and challenges of this role.
- Resumé (max 4 pages) detailing capabilities, knowledge, and experience relevant to student wellbeing.
- Names and contact details of two recent professional referees (must be professional, known for ≥ 6 months, at least one recent line manager).
- Responses to the following questions (half a page each):
- Experience in counselling using evidence‑based interventions and understanding of child and young people’s mental health needs.
- Experience in psychological assessment of children and young people, including case formulation and report writing.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with key stakeholders to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes for diverse students.
Documents
Role Description
Aboriginal Education Policy
Additional Information
As a child‑related position, a Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance is required. Applicants may need a National Criminal Records Check.
All applications will be assessed electronically; no paper submissions will be accepted.
We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.
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