Overview
Job Description - School Psychologist – Red Hill Public School (0000B66Q)
Location: Regional NSW - Tamworth & North West NSW
Position: 1.0 FTE (Full-time)
Organisation: School Administrative and Support
Location details: Red Hill Public School
Closing Date: 11-Feb-2026, 5:00:00 AM
Responsibilities
* Provides counselling and psychological services to students, individually and in groups, including appropriate short term therapeutic interventions undertaken within the constraints of their training, experience and supervision.
* Engages with and implements the procedures of the Professional Practice Framework for the NSW School Counselling Service.
* Works in consultation with the principal, school executive, staff and student support services to improve student learning and wellbeing outcomes and implement current departmental priorities.
* Contributes to the social, emotional, and academic development of students, and supports schools and students with complex behavioural needs.
* Administers cognitive, social, emotional and behavioural assessment of students, reports on the results of assessments and interventions and collaborates to improve learning, wellbeing and mental health outcomes.
* Works collaboratively with learning and support teams, parents and 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 other agencies that will support the development of student health and wellbeing outcomes.
Essential Requirements
* Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
* General or Provisional Psychology Registration with active internship with the Psychology Board of Australia.
* Valid and current Working with Children Check clearance.
* Current and valid driver's licence and ability and willingness to travel between work sites.
* Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
Remuneration and Benefits
Total Remuneration Package: Package valued up to $182,461 + incentives (where applicable). Base salary ranges from $101,122 - $160,983* plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available dependent on professional experience. *Note there is no automatic progression to the $160,983 SPAC salary level.
Access to SPAC is available once a school psychologist has progressed through all salary steps and upon successful application for Advanced Certification level against the NSW School Counselling Service Professional Practice Framework.
Other benefits include access to a range of leave types, including recreation leave and flex leave, as well as leave loading, travel allowances and health and wellbeing benefits such as our Fitness Passport program. The department will also cover your indemnity insurance as a psychologist while working in our schools.
About Red Hill Public School
Red Hill Public School is located on Wiradjuri lands in the city of Wagga Wagga. The school serves over 370 students P-6 with 38% identifying as Aboriginal and 25% from language backgrounds other than English, and includes specialist classes and an outreach partnership with NSW Centre for Effective Reading Wagga team.
Key Accountabilities
* Provides counselling and psychological services to students, individually and in groups, including appropriate short term therapeutic interventions undertaken within the constraints of their training, experience and supervision.
* Engages with and implements the Professional Practice Framework for the NSW School Counselling Service.
* Works in consultation with the principal, school executive, staff and student support services to improve student learning and wellbeing outcomes and implement current departmental priorities.
* Contributes to the social, emotional, and academic development of students, and supports schools and students with complex behavioural needs.
* Administers cognitive, social, emotional and behavioural assessment of students, reports on the results of assessments and interventions and collaborates to improve learning, wellbeing and mental health outcomes.
* Works collaboratively with learning and support teams, parents and 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 other agencies that will support the development of student health and wellbeing outcomes.
Application Requirements
* Documentation: Role Description and Aboriginal Education Policy; additional documents may be requested.
* The following questions must be addressed (half a page each):
* Experience in counselling using evidence-based interventions with a demonstrated understanding of the mental health needs of children and young people.
* Experience in the psychological assessment of children and young people, including case formulation and report writing.
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate with key stakeholders to improve the learning and wellbeing outcomes of children and young people including students from diverse backgrounds and needs.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role, please apply online and include:
* A cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) addressing key accountabilities and challenges outlined in the Role Description.
* Your resumé (maximum of 4 pages) detailing capabilities, knowledge and experience to support students wellbeing.
* Names and contact details of two recent professional referees, with at least one being a current or recent line manager within the last 2 years.
Notes for Applicants
* Special notes: Permanent full-time or permanent part-time opportunities; designation of FTE as requested (0.1–0.9).
* Applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcome; contact the hiring manager for recruitment adjustments if needed.
Documents
* Role Description
* Aboriginal Education Policy
Additional information: Applicants will need WWCC clearance; National Criminal Records Check may be conducted. We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW.
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