Job Description - School Psychologist – Forbes High School (0000B6NI)
Location
Regional NSW-Bathurst & Central West NSW
Number of Positions
1
Closing Date
18-Feb-2026, 5:00:00 AM
Job Category
School Support Staff
Organisation
School Administrative and Support
About the Role
Full Time: 1.0 FTE; Location: Forbes High School. School psychologists are an essential part of the department's school counselling service and work in primary and high schools. They provide counselling and psychological assessment of students to complement the work of teachers, strengthen student learning and wellbeing outcomes, and help families manage their children's learning and mental health needs. This role offers unique challenges and opportunities in professional development and making an impact on children and young people.
The successful candidate will be based at Forbes High School and work across the lifespan with both primary and high school aged students. You will receive supervision, collaborate with school communities and agencies, and participate in continuing professional development. Other benefits include leave types, travel allowances, fitness passport, and indemnity insurance.
Key Accountabilities
* Provides counselling and psychological services to students individually and in groups, including short‐term therapeutic interventions within the constraints of training, experience and supervision
* Engages with and implements procedures of the Professional Practice Framework for the NSW School Counselling Service
* Works with the principal, school executive, staff and student support services to improve student learning and wellbeing outcomes and implement departmental priorities
* Contributes to the social, emotional and academic development of students, supporting those with complex behavioural needs
* Administers cognitive, social, emotional and behavioural assessment of students, reports results of assessments and interventions, and collaborates to improve outcomes
* Works collaboratively with learning and support teams, parents, carers and other agencies to develop appropriate school‐based support for students
* Responds as part of a team to assist schools experiencing serious incidents
* Refers students and/or their families and carers to external agencies to support student health and wellbeing outcomes
Essential Requirements
* Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy, Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG Inc, and the Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
* General or Provisional Psychology Registration with active internship with the Psychology Board of Australia
* Valid and current Working with Children Check clearance – WWCC must be NSW
* Current and valid driver's licence, ability and willingness to travel between work sites
* Australian citizenship or permanent residency
How to Apply
If you are interested, please apply online and include:
* A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the key accountabilities and challenges of this role
* Your resume (max 4 pages) detailing how your capabilities support students' wellbeing
* Names and contact details of two recent professional referees, one being a current or recent line manager
Answer the following questions (half a page each):
* Experience in counselling using evidence‐based interventions and understanding of children'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 students from diverse backgrounds and needs
Documents
* Role Description
* Aboriginal Education Policy
In addition, this child‐related position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance. For more information, visit the Office of the Children's Guardian.
Your employment may be subject to the Department's National Criminal Records Check.
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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