About Baldivis Secondary College
Baldivis Secondary College is a vibrant and thriving learning community nestled just 46km south of Perth.
Our mission is to provide an exceptional school experience for every student, fostering learning, wellbeing, and personal growth.
At the heart of our vision lies the student. We aspire for each student to excel, grow, and take ownership of their education and wellbeing. Our dedicated team plays a central role in creating the perfect environment for student success, and their values and beliefs form the bedrock of our excellent practices.
Learn more about our school by visiting or School Overview.
The Role
We are seeking to establish a pool of School Psychologists for permanent and fixed‑term, full‑time and part‑time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Baldivis Secondary College is seeking to appoint a full‑time and part‑time school psychologist to support the mental health, wellbeing, and academic success of all students. In addition to traditional school psychology duties, this role involves working with staff to implement and align Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support, student wellbeing initiatives, and promoting a culture of care, resilience, and positive relationships throughout the school community.
Suitable applicants should be team players with highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to think and act strategically and with integrity.
Key Responsibilities
* Working with staff to implement and align Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support
* Facilitate professional learning for staff on topics such as resilience, trauma‑informed practices, and stress management
* Implement school‑wide programs focused on mindfulness, resilience, and social‑emotional learning
* Partner with Student Services to support case management
* Promote inclusive practices for all students, with a focus on diverse and vulnerable groups
This role is ideal for an experienced and innovative school psychologist who thrives on collaboration and is committed to fostering a flourishing school community.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021‑2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
* hold or be eligible for provisional or general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
* be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment
* obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
* consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start
Information about registration with the Psychology Board of Australia can be obtained by calling or by visiting
More information on employment eligibility can be found here and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF) located at the bottom of this advertisement.
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work‑related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
* A CV of up to 4 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
* A statement of up to 3 pages addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
* Demonstrated ability to implement school psychology services and programs in an educational environment to maximise student learning outcomes
* Demonstrated knowledge of the implementation and evaluation of a variety of psychological approaches appropriate for individual, group and system‑level intervention
* Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills, demonstrating the capacity to produce correspondence, reports and case notes, and interview and training (facilitation) skills
* Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills, which demonstrate an ability to function in a self‑directed way, and as a member of an interdisciplinary team, working with a range of clients across the lifespan, Department personnel and inter‑agency partners across a variety of contexts
* Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and conceptual skills to issues identification, risk assessment and analysis, intervention and evaluation
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on *** for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number : DOE
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our school within the next twelve months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 24 November 2025
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For more information about this opportunity, please contact Amy Palmieri‑Ellul, Deputy Principal, on *** or emailing ************@education.wa.edu.au
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