School Psychologist

This is a 15 month fixed term, part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency

Lesmurdie Senior High School (SHS) is a school of choice. It is a respected Independent Public School with an established reputation where all students are motivated to achieve excellence in their academic, sporting and cultural endeavours. Our vision for our staff and students is that they thrive in a nurturing environment, and we strive to support all students on their educational journey. Our students are friendly, confident and successful and our teaching and support staff provide a distinctive, comprehensive education with strong academic and vocational pathways assisted by effective pastoral care programs.

Find out more about our school by visiting lesmurdie.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

Lesmurdie Senior SHS is seeking to appoint a School Psychologist to join our team. The School Psychologist will be responsible for delivering direct psychological services to identified students, applying psychological skills and knowledge to improve mental health, learning and behavioural outcomes for students. The School Psychologist will be adept at working in collaboration with school personnel, parents, caregivers and other external agencies. Graduates and newly qualified school psychologists are encouraged to apply.

In this role the School Psychologist will:

• Assist with development and implementation of school-based support services and programs for Students at Educational Risk [SAER]
• Assist with development of appropriate intervention and response strategies which consider the educational, behavioral and psychosocial needs of students
• Operate as a key member of our collaborative and coordinated student services team
• Coordinate and deliver relevant professional learning for small groups and whole staff.

The ideal successful applicant will:

• Be highly organized, with demonstrated ability to take initiative for improved student outcomes in a secondary school context
• Be able to demonstrate effective work in identifying and changing target behaviours at the individual, group and systemic levels
• Experience in supporting adolescent mental health and well-being, specifically building self awareness and individual resilience
• Successfully support staff in making appropriate curriculum adjustments for students to maximize their learning outcomes
• Above all, you will be a team-orientated professional.

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 Donna Gardiner, Principal Lesmurdie SHS on (08) 9291 1200 or by emailing Donna.Gardiner2@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holiday period, please contact Donna Gardiner on 0431 936 003

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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A four (4) 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: DOE1058729

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 Monday, 20 July 2026