School Psychologist - Goulburn West Public School (0000B8O4)
Location
Regional NSW – Goulburn & Southern Tablelands
Number of Positions
1
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.
Contact
Phone: 0474 859 467
School Admin: 99999999
Closing Date
06-May-2026, 6:00:00 AM
Job Category
School Support Staff
Organisation
School Administrative and Support
About the Role
Full Time 1.0 FTE (Full time equivalent). Location: Goulburn West Public 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, complementing and enhancing the work of teachers to strengthen student learning and wellbeing outcomes, and help families understand and manage their children's learning and mental health needs.
This truly collegiate role offers unique challenges and opportunities – both in professional development and in the ability to make an impact on the lives of children and young people.
The successful candidate will work across the lifespan with both primary and high school aged students. You will collaborate with a number of school communities and colleagues, as well as outside agencies, as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team. You will receive individual professional supervision with the Senior Psychologist Education and participate in group and peer supervision.
Professional development is supported by the NSW Department of Education, including maintenance or completion of registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Other benefits include access to leave types such as recreation leave and flex leave, leave loading, travel allowances, health and wellbeing benefits (e.g., Fitness Passport) and indemnity insurance while working in our schools.
Key Accountabilities
* Provides counselling and psychological services to students, individually and in groups, including appropriate short‐term therapeutic interventions within the constraints of 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, supporting schools and students with complex behavioural needs;
* Administers cognitive, social, emotional and behavioural assessment of students, reports on the results 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 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 willingness to travel between work sites. Must have a valid unrestricted provisional or full driver's licence;
* Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
Special Notes
Applicants seeking either ongoing full time or ongoing part time employment are encouraged to apply for this position. If the recommended applicant is seeking ongoing part time employment (FTE from 0.1 to 0.9 inclusive), they will be offered an appointment at their desired FTE.
About the NSW Department of Education
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia, responsible for delivering high‐quality public education to two‐thirds of the NSW student population. 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 we can make adjustments to the recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion page.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role, please apply online. Include the following documents:
* A cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) that addresses the key accountabilities and challenges of this role as outlined in the role description;
* Your résumé (maximum of 4 pages) which clearly details how your capabilities, knowledge and experience can support students' wellbeing;
* Names and contact details of two recent professional referees. Referees are to be professional referees from the last 3 years, who have known you for a minimum period of 6 months in a professional context; at least one referee should be a current or recent line manager within the last 2 years;
* Responses (half a page each) to the following questions: experience in counselling using evidence‐based interventions; 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 learning and wellbeing outcomes of children and young people, including those from diverse backgrounds and needs.
Documents
* Role Description
* Aboriginal Education Policy
As this is a child‐related position, you will also be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number as a condition of employment (if you do not already have this). For more information, visit the Office of the Children's Guardian.
In addition, your employment may be subject to the Department's National Criminal Records Check to determine your suitability for employment.
Note: The selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Applications must be lodged electronically. No paper‐based application will be accepted.
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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