School Administrative and Support
Reference number
0000B6LF
Occupation
School Support Staff
Work type
No info
Location
Bourke
Salary
No info
Closing date
18 February 2026 at 4:00pm
Position Information
About the Role
Want to Kick Start your psychology career?
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Location - Bourke Public School
Have you considered a career as a School Psychologist? If so, apply for the KickStart School Psychology Program today.
This exciting new graduate program offers psychology graduates access to a tailored comprehensive training and supervision program to become registered psychologists and join the School Counselling Service with the NSW Department of Education.
As a KickStart participant you will work collaboratively with a team of dedicated professionals to make a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in NSW Public Schools.
If you are a psychology graduate who has successfully completed a 4-year psychology degree and have started your 4+2 registration pathway or the internship year of your 5+1 psychology registration pathway, then this opportunity is for you.
Working with Australia's largest provider of public education and one of the largest employers of psychologists in NSW, the NSW Department of Education will provide opportunities for you to engage with diverse school and student communities like no other child/adolescent psychologist role can. This is a chance to develop and use your skills to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people when it matters most.
What we offer you
As a participant of the KickStart program you receive:
* temporary employment as a provisionally registered School Psychologist
* professional support and supervision to complete your provisional psychology registration program with the Psychology Board of Australia
* a comprehensive on-site tailored training program to equip you with the necessary skills to work full-time within the NSW Public School Counselling Service
* upon successful completion of the Program and competency assessment, you will then be eligible to apply for ongoing School Psychologist roles within the NSW Department of Education.
What we are looking for
Successful KickStart participants will be:
* passionate and driven professionals who are committed to making a difference, supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people
* psychology graduates who have successfully completed a 4-year psychology degree and started their 4+2 registration, or the internship year of the 5+1 psychology registration pathway
* flexible, resilient and enjoy working as part of a team
* open and willing to learn, with an ability to be reflective and committed to continuous development
Conditions
Location - Bourke Public School
Bourke Public School draws its enrolment from the Shire of Bourke, situated on the banks of the Darling River, including the immediate township and surrounding areas in the far north west of NSW. The school has a current enrolment of approximately 182 students (including 78% Aboriginal students and 3 Support classes). The school has a supportive Parents and Citizens Association and Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG). Our talented, motivated and caring staff inspire children to have a love of learning using innovative and challenging educational programs and pedagogies. Bourke Public School has a strong focus on Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), Digital Technologies and targeted and individualised Learning and Support processes.
In 2012, the school became part of the Connected Communities Strategy. Connected Communities is a strategy to drive improved educational outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people. The strategy positions schools as community hubs that broaden the influence of the community and school leadership in the delivery of key services that support children and young people from birth through school into further training, study and employment. For more information, please visit the school website Bourke Public School.
Successful applicants will be placed in a base school and may also work in other schools within that area, or neighbouring areas.
Special Notes
About the NSW Department of Education
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility 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 some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Rural and remote incentives of between $20,000 to $30,000 per annum are available for eligible school psychologist positions, depending on the remoteness of the school, school type, in recognition of the value of the school counselling service to students in rural and remote areas
Additional Information
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 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 outcome
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.
* Registered or provisionally registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
* Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
* Valid and current Working with Children Check clearance – WWCC must be NSW.
* Ability and willingness to travel between work sites. Must have a valid unrestricted provisional or full driver's licence with the ability to drive oneself
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role, please apply online and include:
* A cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) that addresses the key accountabilities and challenges of this role as outlined in the Role Description
* Your resumé (maximum of 4 pages) which clearly details how your capabilities, knowledge and experience can contribute to 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 is to be a current or recent line manager within the last 2 years.
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, please 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.
Targeted Question 1
In 300 words or less, provide details of relevant experience that you believe demonstrates your suitability to work as part of the NSW School Counselling Service as a School Psychologist.
Targeted Question 2
In 300 words or less, School Counselling staff must work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and other professionals as well as with parents/carers and families. Describe the communication and interpersonal skills that would be of benefit in the school psychologist role. Provide an example of how you have used these skills.
Targeted Question 3
In 300 words or less, what do you think are the main mental health and wellbeing issues children and young people experience today? How might you support a school community in addressing these as a school psychologist?