School Psychologist

Our Lady's School

Craigieburn, VIC

Counsellors / Psychologists

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 1 May 2026

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated accredited Educational Psychologist to join our Catholic primary school community in Term 2, 2026. The role will involve working alongside our Allied Health Team of speech pathologists and occupational therapists. Both graduate and experienced psychologists are welcome to apply. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children by supporting their social, emotional and educational wellbeing within a faith-filled environment. Our school is a welcoming community with strong partnership between school, home and parish.

Our Lady's aspires to be a welcoming community unified by love, faith, hope and learning. Inspired by the model of Jesus Christ, our community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

The School Psychologist will play a vital role in enhancing student wellbeing and learning outcomes. Working collaboratively with staff, students, and families, to provide support, assessment and intervention that reflect the values and mission of Catholic education. Our Lady’s is committed to provide high quality education through research based pedagogical practices. We provide continuous professional learning opportunities in order to support and build the capacity of our staff. The successful applicant will work alongside a team of passionate speech pathologists and occupational therapists in a culture that values collaboration and shared success.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide recommendations to support student learning and wellbeing
• Deliver individual and small group interventions for students experiencing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges
• Work collaboratively with teachers to develop and implement student support plans and strategies to support student success
• Provide guidance and support to staff in understanding student needs
• Partner with families to promote positive outcomes for students
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and safe school environment
• Dedicated to cater and support  the individual needs of students
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Support wellbeing initiatives aligned with the school’s Catholic ethos
• Registered Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Current Working with Children Check
• Qualified psychologist with relevant registration.
• Committed to upholding the Our Lady's Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct.
• Understanding of, and respect for, the values of Catholic education
• Committed to ongoing professional learning.

Child Safe Standards

Our Lady’s Primary School is a child safe environment. Our school actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including Child Safe Standards Victoria.

Applications should be made in writing and forwarded via email to the Principal, Cinzia Mancuso: principal@olps.vic.edu.au

Applications should contain the following:

• A Cover Letter
• A Curriculum Vitae that includes 3 nominated referees, including the current employer.

Applications close: 1st May, 2026.

Our Lady's School

Craigieburn, VIC

https://www.olps.vic.edu.au/
Principal:
Mr Paul McEntee

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

672 Students
53 Teaching Staff
24 Non-Teaching Staff

Our school is a dynamic and welcoming community with strong partnership between school, home and parish. Inspired by the model of Jesus Christ, we welcome families from many different cultures who bring a richness and diversity to our country and our school community. This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

Application Instructions

Please email applications to principal@olps.vic.edu.au

Applications should be addressed to Acting Principal Cinzia Mancuso : principal@olps.vic.edu.au with an application letter, current Curriculum Vitae with the details of 3 current referees, including current Principal/ employer.