School Psychologist
Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Closes: 11 August 2025
Classification: School Psychologist
Salary: $96,605 - $136,397 plus superannuation
Position No: 07104,Several
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 21 July 2025
Contact Officer: Emily Brown on
Emily.P.Brown@act.gov.au
or
0435 088 897
Details: Clinical Practice is responsible for the management of the School Psychology Service (the Service) in all ACT public schools and contributes to the strategic direction of the Engagement and Wellbeing Support Services branch.
School psychologists work across behavioural, social, emotional and learning domains to support a student’s wellbeing and learning. They are based in schools and are supported by an Assessment and Early Intervention team.
School psychologists provide a psychological service to enhance student learning, engagement and wellbeing.
Your major activities include but are not limited to:
- conducting psychological and educational assessments, writing comprehensive reports and providing recommendations;
- provision of psychological intervention for children and young people;
- conducting mental health risk assessments;
- assisting in managing critical incidents;
- consulting and collaborating with key stakeholders, including teachers, parents, carers, school administrators and external agencies to support and enhance student learning and wellbeing;
- consultation, development, and evaluation of behaviour, social emotional and individual learning plans;
- when appropriate, support student learning and wellbeing by making referrals to directorate programs and external agencies;
- assisting in the selection, design, implementation and evaluation of prevention programs;
- providing information and psychological education to students, school staff, parents, carers and external stakeholders; and
- supporting the development of policy and processes.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements: To apply, you must have:
- Current full general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. For further information refer to https://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/
- A current registration issued under the working With Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011. For further information refer to https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1804
HIGHLY DESIRABLE
- A current Australian driver’s licence.
Note: These are temporary positions available immediately for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension up to two years and/or permanency. Flexible start dates available. There are both part-time and/or full-time positions available. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Please submit:
- A statement (maximum four pages) showing how your experience aligns with the Selection Criteria.
- Your curriculum vitae detailing your experience and qualifications.
- Contact details for two referees.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.
Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
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Note
These are temporary positions available immediately for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension up to two years and/or permanency.