Manager, Psychology Services

Organisation / Entity:	Department of Education
Job category:	Health - Allied | Psychologist
Job location:	Sydney Region / Sydney - Greater West
Job reference number:	11071-43917052
Work type:	Part-Time
Total remuneration package:	From AUD $149,739.00 to $173,174.00 per year
Closing date:	04/02/2026 - 11:59 PM

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Temporary part-time position (0.7 FTE / 3.5 days per week) until 30 June 2028
• Located in Parramatta, with flexible work options and access to regional offices. Office attendance is required up to 50%, which can be completed at your nearest departmental site
• Salary ranges from $149,739 to $173,174 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading

About the role

Manager, Psychology Services sits within the Child Wellbeing and Mental Health Services (CWMHS) who focuses on the delivery of student support services including support for students in the areas of child protection, disability, mental health and wellbeing, complex needs, as well as behaviour and attendance.

• Lead policy and practice for the school counselling service
• Provide high-level advice on professional standards and wellbeing programs
• Drive research to improve psychological services in NSW public schools
• Build partnerships and work with stakeholders to enhance service delivery
• Support professional development, induction, and evidence-based interventions for students

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• Experienced in leading policy, research and evidence-based practice in psychology services
• Skilled in building partnerships, influencing stakeholders and driving wellbeing initiatives
• Strong communicator able to provide high-level advice and support professional capability across teams
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Current full registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Working with Children Check for paid employment
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role and respond to the following targeted questions

1. Describe your experience supervising provisional psychologists, registered psychologists or (where relevant) Area of Practice Endorsement (AoPE) registrars.
2. AHPRA updated the Code of Conduct for Psychologists in December 2025. Describe how you have incorporated the changes into your practice, supervision, ‘supervision of supervision’ or in providing strategic advice to key stakeholders.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date Wednesday, 4th February 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Lauren Brincat at lauren.brincat@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (youbelong@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.