School Psychologist

This is a permanent part-time (0.2FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026 Please note there is a possibility the FTE for this position may increase in the future.

West Leeming Primary School is seeking an experienced and highly skilled school psychologist to join our supportive and collaborative school community. We are looking for a motivated professional who is passionate about improving student wellbeing, engagement and learning, and who values working closely with staff, families and students to make a positive difference.

As a key member of our student services team, the school psychologist will provide high quality psychological services that support student success. The role includes conducting assessments, providing consultation and intervention, and working alongside teachers and education assistants to develop practical, evidence-based strategies that enhance student learning and wellbeing. The successful applicant will contribute to collaborative case management processes, support the development and review of documented plans, apply analytical skills to identify student needs, potential barriers to learning and wellbeing, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to ensure that students receive timely and effective support.

West Leeming Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive Independent Public School with a strong focus on high quality teaching, student wellbeing and positive community partnerships. Our school is guided by a shared vision to empower and embrace a culture of opportunities for success, where every student is known, valued and supported. We value the strong involvement of families in their children’s education and work collaboratively with parents and carers to support student learning and wellbeing. Whole-school approaches to positive behaviour and wellbeing, and multi-tiered systems of support, underpin our commitment to inclusive practice and to providing timely, targeted support for individual students and groups.

Find out more about our school by visiting West Leeming Primary School or Schools online

The Role

The school psychologist will play an important role in building staff capacity, supporting data-informed decision making and strengthening whole-school wellbeing initiatives. Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to prepare clear reports and case notes, facilitate meetings, and provide professional learning and guidance to staff.

We are seeking a professional who is highly collaborative, organised and solutions-focused, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Initiative, flexibility and strong interpersonal skills will be essential in responding to the diverse needs of our students and community.

At West Leeming Primary School, we are committed to working together to provide an exceptional educational experience that supports the growth, wellbeing and success of every child. We welcome applications from psychologists who share this commitment and who are excited to contribute to our vibrant school community.

Learn more about how we support school psychologists on our website: Education WA - School Psychologists

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and eligibility requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jennie Dawson, Principal West Leeming PS on 08 9266 6000 or emailing Jennie.Dawson@education.wa.edu.au

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• hold or be eligible for provisional or general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Information about registration with the Psychology Board of Australia can be obtained by calling 1300 419 495 or by visiting www.psychologyboard.gov.au.

More information on employment eligibility can be found here and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF) located at the bottom of this advertisement.

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:

• A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
  1. Demonstrated ability to implement school psychology services and programs in an educational environment to maximise student learning outcomes.
  2. Demonstrated knowledge of the implementation and evaluation of a variety of psychological approaches appropriate for individual, group and system-level intervention.
  3. Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills, demonstrating the capacity to produce correspondence, reports and case notes, and interview and training (facilitation) skills.
  4. Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills, which demonstrate an ability to function in a self-directed way, and as a member of an interdisciplinary team, working with a range of clients across the lifespan, Department personnel and inter-agency partners across a variety of contexts.
  5. Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and conceptual skills to issues identification, risk assessment and analysis, intervention and evaluation.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1029728
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our school within the next twelve months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.

• Branch: West Leeming Primary School
• Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
• Salary: Level 1 - SPS Y2, $93,706 - $103,784 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
• Work Type: Permanent - Part Time
• FTE: 0.2
• Location: Leeming
• Closing Date: 2026-03-11 4:30 PM