School Psychologist Pool - Fixed Term Opportunities

Do you have experience in school psychology and looking for your next opportunity?

We are establishing a pool of eligible school psychologists to be considered for part-time, full-time fixed-term school psychologist positions as they become available in our schools and regions across the state.

School psychologists are registered health practitioners who support the work of schools in enhancing student achievement, engagement and wellbeing. They work in a range of diverse education settings with students, school leaders, staff, parents, the community and interagency partners, applying their expertise in mental health, learning, human development, behaviour and school systems.

Whether you are at the beginning of your psychology career or an experienced psychologist looking for a change, becoming a school psychologist makes a real difference in the lives of young people and can take you to amazing places across WA.

Who should apply?

You should apply to this pool for fixed-term opportunities in schools and regions across the State, if you:

• hold (or are eligible for) provisional or general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia; and
• have worked more than two years in a school psychologist role; and
• currently employed on a fixed-term contract and are looking for further fixed-term opportunities; or
• currently employed on a permanent basis and looking for short term development opportunities elsewhere; or
• returning to school psychology and are looking for fixed-term opportunities.

If you hold or are eligible for provisional or general registration and have worked for less than two years (or not at all) as a school psychologist, considering applying to our Graduate and New Talent School Psychologist Pool.

What do we offer?

The Department of Education offers rewarding career opportunities in public education and a range of attractive personal and professional benefits, including:

• Salary range from $90,977 to $146,769, depending on experience.
• Psychology Board of Australia approved supervision to support the completion of your internship program.
• School Psychologist Induction Program for all new employees, a two-year program of professional learning
• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• 8 weeks’ vacation leave (during school holidays).
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave.
• Subsidised accommodation and relocation where applicable.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online. Simply select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this advertisement and follow the instructions on your screen.

In order to be placed in the pool your application must include the following documents

• the completed online application form;
• a comprehensive, up-to-date CV;
• identification (i.e. birth certificate, passport, change of name documentation, marriage certificate). Please note we do not accept driver’s licences;
• evidence of eligibility to work in Australia, including Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian work permit;
• evidence of your current registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (i.e. registration number);
• academic transcripts identifying your course(s) of study;
• two professional referees - one of which should be your current or most recent line manager where possible.

Our public schools are located across 8 education regions and offer endless opportunities to live and work in Western Australia.