AHP2/AHP3 Psychologist - Elizabeth South
- Elizabeth South, SA
- $88,255-102,240 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job reference: 689867
Location: 5112 - ELIZABETH SOUTH
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneJoin Our Team of Student Support Services PsychologistsAre you passionate about supporting children and young people to thrive? Student Support Services (SSS) is seeking motivated and compassionate psychologists to join our multidisciplinary team in Elizabeth South Office. We have opportunities available at AHP2, and AHP3 levels, offering a chance to contribute to student wellbeing and learning in the education environment.Why work with us:Every child and young person deserves a great education.We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.Together we will make our education system the best it can be.When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.About the role:Student Support Services works with schools and preschools to provide support to assist them in meeting the needs of all children. The role requires the incumbent to participate in the implementation of a service model that supports the provision of integrated and targeted services to meet the needs of children and young people with additional needs.The Psychologist is a member of an inter-disciplinary team and works with children and young people with developmental, cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural and physical difficulties, and exceptional needs (including giftedness) and their families. The Psychologist works with preschool and school staff, and parents to develop evidence based psychology interventions that include proactive, targeted and intensive strategies that can be adapted for learning and home contexts.Student Support Services are on a cultural response journey, as such we value and prioritise Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing and being.At both the AHP2 and AHP3 level, this position will work under the professional support and direction of the Senior Psychologist.AHP2 – PsychologistPsychologists at this level deliver targeted assessments and interventions to children and students with increasingly complex needs.
- Address a wide range of issues including learning difficulties, neurodevelopmental conditions, trauma, and behavioural challenges.
- Collaborate with families, school staff, and other professionals to implement proactive, targeted, and intensive interventions.
- Operate with professional direction and support from a Senior Psychologist.
- Work with students with complex and co-morbid conditions, including rare neurodevelopmental and behavioural challenges.
- Lead in the development and delivery of advanced interventions.
- Provide supervision and professional support to AHP1 and AHP2 psychologists.
- Contribute to service development, innovation, and quality improvement.
- Work within a strong, supportive, and collaborative professional community.
- Access structured supervision, professional development, and career progression.
- Make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
- Be part of a culturally responsive and inclusive service that prioritises Aboriginal ways of knowing, being, and doing.
Area of practice endorsement – educational and developmental psychology and/or clinical psychology and/or counselling psychology (AHP3 level only).Special conditions:The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.Remuneration:AHP2 $88,255 - $102,240 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%)AHP3 $104,180 - $111,746 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%)Note: This position will be filled at either AHP2 or AHP3 classification level, determined by skills, knowledge and experience of individual applicants and level of responsibility relevant to the position.Enquiries:Enquiries can be directed to Melissa Osborn, Senior Psychologist, via tel: (08) 8204 8203 or email: .Application instructions:Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.Additional note:This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) ongoing role. These positions are to be filled at either AHP2 or AHP3 classification level, determined by skills, knowledge and experience of individual applicants and level of responsibility relevant to the position. Applicants of all experience levels are welcome to apply for this role.
Applications close: 23/09/2025 11:30 PMAttachments:Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.