Organisational Context
Psychs in Schools provides psychological services to partner schools across Victoria. We aim to deliver high-quality mental health services to schools with high levels of need. We are a rapidly growing organisation, expanding from 3 partner schools in 2022 to more than 60 in 2025.
Every six months, we evaluate outcomes and have consistently found that through using Feedback-Informed Treatment (FIT), our clinicians outperform most psychologists in private practice, even within their first 6–12 months of practice.
We care deeply about the development of provisional psychologists and have built training programs that grow their confidence and clinical skills, often enabling them to become above-average in treatment effectiveness. Equally, we care about reaching students and families who would otherwise miss out on support. High-quality supervision is central to Psychs in Schools as it underpins both clinical excellence and professional growth.
Role Overview & Objectives
The Chief Psychologist role provides an opportunity to lead an innovative model that delivers accessible, effective, and affordable mental healthcare to children and adolescents within school settings. This position is central to ensuring strong clinical governance, developing the supervisor team, and shaping systems and processes that support both service quality and organisational growth.
What We Offer
* Training in Feedback Informed Treatment
* Social events and dinners
* 4 weeks annual leave
* $1,500 annual professional development budget
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision
* Lead and develop the senior psychologist and supervisor team across states.
* Drive performance, coaching, and succession planning aligned with organisational OKRs.
* Foster a culture of professional excellence and strong organisational values.
Clinical Governance
* Oversee complex clinical matters, ethics, and risk management.
* Ensure compliance with PsyBA, AHPRA, and legal standards.
* Lead improvements in clinical and supervision practices.
Training & Development
* Design and deliver PD, workshops, and supervision training.
* Oversee and update the learning portal and onboarding programs.
* Support training for provisional psychologists and supervisors.
Data, Systems & Evaluation
* Use outcome data (FIT, NPS, retention) to inform improvement.
* Develop frameworks for supervision, governance, and evaluation.
* Support organisational growth and service quality at scale.
Equity, Safety & Compliance
* Champion inclusive, ethical, and safe supervision practices.
* Ensure compliance with professional and WHS standards.
Representation & Collaboration
* Build partnerships with universities, schools, and sector leaders.
* Represent Psychs in Schools in forums and advocacy efforts.
Operational Flexibility
* Provide backup supervision or on-call coverage when required.
* Contribute to wider organisational initiatives as needed.
Role Success Metrics
* High NPS scores among supervisors and direct reports
* Strong evidence of effective clinical governance and risk management
* Organisational processes enabling scale-up and service continuity
* Positive staff wellbeing and strong supervisor engagement
* Demonstrated improvements based on data and evaluation
Experience & Qualifications Required
* Registration as a psychologist with AHPRA
* Endorsement in clinical or educational/developmental psychology
* PsyBA board-approved supervisor status
* Strong history working in schools or education settings
* Clinical experience with children and adolescents
* Strong knowledge of psychological assessments (especially cognitive assessments)
* Knowledge of school funding systems (e.g., NCCD, DIP)
* Experience managing clinicians and supervisory frameworks
* Proven ability to manage ethical issues involving children and families
* Valid Working with Children Check (Victoria)
* Current driver's licence
Key Capabilities
* Adaptive leadership with capacity to respond quickly to a range of tasks
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Ability to manage competing priorities and make clear decisions under pressure
* Commitment to continuous improvement, inclusivity, and innovation
* Helpful and collaborative approach beyond explicitly stated responsibilities