Support young learners with diverse needs and deliver expert psychological services within a leading special education setting!
- Salary Package: From $122,628 (HEW 8) per annum, plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading (pro-rata for part-time appointments).
- Part-time (0.6FTE), fixed-term until 17 December 2027
- Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
Are you a passionate and dedicated psychologist who wants to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with special learning needs? The Macquarie University Special Education Centre (MUSEC) School is seeking a skilled School Psychologist to join our close-knit, multidisciplinary team.
About the Role
Reporting to the MUSEC School Principal, you will provide high-quality psychological services that support the learning, wellbeing, and development of students with diverse and complex needs. Your key responsibilities will include:
* Undertaking cognitive, social, and emotional assessments to identify student needs, reporting on results, and informing learning adjustments.
* Delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support students' psychological development, learning engagement, and overall wellbeing.
* Monitoring and collecting data on student progress and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and programs.
* Providing immediate support and risk assessment during critical incidents or mental health emergencies.
* Partnering with teachers, parents, and external health providers to develop comprehensive student support plans.
* Contributing to the design and delivery of preventative wellbeing initiatives across the school community.
* Providing psychoeducation to staff regarding support strategies for students with mental health concerns.
* Referring students and their families to external agencies and professionals to support health and wellbeing outcomes.
About You
You are an empathetic, collaborative, and highly skilled psychologist with a genuine commitment to supporting children with disabilities and diverse learning needs. You thrive in a school environment, bring strong clinical knowledge, and are motivated by meaningful outcomes for students and their families.
Selection Criteria
* Bachelor or postgraduate qualification in Psychology
* Current registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
* Experience working with students with disabilities in a school environment or within child psychology is desirable
* High-level knowledge and skills in psychological assessment, counselling, and evidence-based interventions
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teachers, families, allied health professionals, and external agencies to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes for children, including students from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of background checks, including a NSW Working with Children Check, National Police Check, and verification of current registration with the Psychology Board of Australia via AHPRA. A demonstrated commitment to child protection practices is also required.
Pre-Employment Checks
Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role. Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in a manner satisfactory to the University.
Benefits
* Flexible work arrangements where applicable
* 17% superannuation
* Subsidised onsite parking options
* Extensive training and professional development opportunities
* Paid concessional leave during the Christmas/ New Year shutdown
* Discounted health insurance
* Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program
* Convenient onsite GP, imaging and physiotherapy services
Applications Close: Sunday 3rd May 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (AEST)
We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date. We also reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a sufficient number of qualified applicants is received.
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