College Psychologist

College Psychologist

De La Salle College

Principal:Mr Sam Cosentino (Acting)

Enquiries:hr@delasalle.vic.edu.au

Co-Principal:

Applications Close:27/11/2025

Position: Catholic Education Staff

Type:Ongoing

Hours per Week:Full-time

Role Description/Criteria

We are welcoming applications for a College Psychologist, commencing Term 1, 2026. This is a full-time, ongoing position. Remuneration will be based on experience, following the Teacher scale of the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (CEMEA).

De La Salle College is an integral part of the faith community of Malvern and Malvern East. De La Salle College is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS). MACS is the employer of employees at De La Salle College.

We seek candidates with strong teamwork abilities, effective classroom management skills, and a dedicated commitment to the values of Catholic Education and contemporary pedagogues.

Job Description:

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Educational assessments involving cognitive testing, measurement of educational achievement and screening for specific learning difficulties reading and communication disorders;
• Mental Health Assessment involving clinical measures, clinical interview skills, observation and collating information from other external professionals or agencies to make or assist in forming DSM-V formulations;
• Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of mental health disorders and their relationship to child and adolescent development specifically for boys
• Provide counselling to students for a range of presenting concerns
• Referrals may be requested by self-referral, teacher referral and parent referral. Other school staff such as the Assistant Principal – Staff and Students, Heads of School, Year Level/House Coordinators and Class/House Mentors may also make referrals;
• Advocating for students with special needs and other presenting concerns;
• Writing reports and professional letters in a timely fashion;
• Work collaboratively with staff members on the development of preventative programs as a member of the Strategic Wellbeing Team
• Collaborate with leading staff of the College in relevant policy writing
• Collection, collation and maintenance of practice related data, e.g. caseload demographics, outcome measures;
• Adhering to the school's Child Protection Policy and Child Safety Staff Code of Conduct.
• Ensuring up-to-date student data management systems.
• Complying with ongoing professional development requirements as per AHPRA guidelines.
• Actively engaging in internal and external professional development to enhance practices.

Skills/Experience Required:

We require the following qualifications and qualities in the ideal candidate:

• Bachelor of Education or relevant tertiary qualification (Masters Degree an advantage)
• AHPRA Registration
• A strong commitment to Catholic education.
• Ability to build and maintain professional and caring relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Skills to create an engaging, educational, and challenging learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of all students.
• An eagerness to learn and grow in the field of education.
• Proficiency in implementing a differentiated curriculum and leveraging modern technology to support student learning.

Special Requirements:

At De La Salle College, the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children are paramount. Therefore, the successful applicant must demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to providing a safe environment for children.

To apply for this position, please provide the contact details of two referees.

Join our passionate team at De La Salle College and contribute to nurturing young minds in a supportive and thriving educational community.

Applications close 9:00am Thursday 27 November 2025 November .

Please submit your resume and cover letter via Seek.

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain Working With Children Check and National Police Record Check.

Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

De La Salle College Malvern is an equal opportunity employer that promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

Application Procedures

https://www.seek.com.au/job/88448794

Details:

Address:1318 High Street
Malvern

Phone:9508 2100

Website: https://www.delasalle.vic.edu.au