The role of a school psychologist is to support the wellbeing of students and maximise educational outcomes.
Job Description
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025. The Department of Education's Pilbara education region seeks a highly motivated and committed psychologist to deliver psychological services and support to schools in and around the Hedland network.
The successful applicant will join a dynamic and collaborative team of psychologists across the Pilbara region. School psychologists working in the Hedland network receive additional financial benefits including a District Allowance and Attraction and Retention Incentive.
The town of Hedland is a thriving centre with excellent infrastructure, offering a diverse range of amenities for everyone from singles to families.
Living in Hedland means being part of a vibrant community, where you have the opportunity to advance your career while enjoying a diverse multicultural town.
Hedland offers stunning landscapes and a down-to-earth lifestyle, making it an ideal location for those seeking a change of pace.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Demonstrated ability to implement school psychology services and programs in an educational environment.
* Demonstrated knowledge of psychological approaches appropriate for individual, group and system-level intervention.
* Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills.
* Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills.
Benefits
* Competitive salary ranging from $90,977 – 100,761 (provisional registration) or $105,648 – 146,769 (general registration).
* Additional financial benefits of up to $14,186 per annum.
* 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation.
* Subsidised accommodation.
* Air-conditioning subsidy.
* 8 weeks' vacation leave.
* 14 days personal leave.
* Free relocation.
Others
Working as a school psychologist in the Hedland region provides opportunities to work at the forefront of psychological practice for Aboriginal youth and their families.
The successful applicant will enjoy a range of attractive professional and personal benefits.