About the Role
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 and strengthen teachers' efforts in supporting student learning, wellbeing and mental health. This full‐time (1.0 FTE) position offers a truly collegial experience, with opportunities to work across the lifespan with both primary and high school aged students, and to collaborate with school communities, outside agencies and a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Key Accountabilities
* Provides counselling and psychological services to students both individually and in groups, including appropriate short‐term therapeutic interventions under 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 departmental priorities.
* Contributes to the social, emotional, and academic development of students and supports schools 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, 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 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 the Psychology Board of Australia.
* Valid and current Working with Children Check clearance – WWCC must be NSW.
* Current and valid driver's licence and ability and willingness to travel between work sites.
* Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
Benefits
School psychologists receive individual professional supervision with a Senior Psychologist, as well as group and peer supervision as part of the broader school counselling team. They have opportunities to participate in continuing professional development, with NSW Department of Education supporting completion or maintenance of registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Benefits include access to a range of leave types (including recreation leave and flex leave), leave loading, travel allowances, a Fitness Passport program for health and wellbeing, and indemnity insurance coverage while working in schools.
Remuneration
Package valued up to $182,461, plus incentives where applicable. Base salary ranges from $101,122 to $160,983, with leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on professional experience. Rural and remote incentives of $20,000 to $30,000 per annum are available for eligible positions.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If assistive adjustments are needed during the recruitment/interview process, please contact the hiring manager to discuss changes that may help you succeed in the role.
Traditional Custodians Statement
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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