Applecross Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a motivated School Psychologist to join their supportive team. To be successful in this role, you will ideally have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to collaborate and work effectively with our Student Services team, students, and parents.The position start date can be negotiated for the successful applicant.Find out more about our school by visiting orThe RoleThe successful applicant will ideally be able to develop and maintain positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders, consult widely, and work effectively both as part of a team and independently when required. Working with students ranging from individuals through to small groups and whole cohorts will be part of the role.In addition to direct student support, the successful applicant will ideally contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of whole school wellbeing programs. This includes working collaboratively with staff to promote a positive school culture, enhance student resilience, and support mental health initiatives across all year levels.The role also involves supporting high performing students, helping them manage academic pressure, maintain wellbeing, and achieve their potential through tailored strategies and guidance.The successful applicant will be an active member of the case management team, contributing to collaborative planning and intervention strategies that support student wellbeing and engagement. Their work will align with the school’s core values of Personal Best and Mutual Respect, fostering a safe, inclusive, and aspirational learning environment for all students.They will join a community of motivated and innovative educators committed to ensuring the wellbeing and educational outcomes of students and will work closely with the Student Services team to identify and respond to emerging needs within the school community.Learn more about how we support school psychologists on our website:Professional BenefitsWorking 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 .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 Rex Lilleyman, Associate Principal on (08) 9314 9393 or emailingDuring the school holiday period, please contact Rex Lilleyman on 0418 931 880Equity and DiversityWe 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 for more details.EligibilityTo 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
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 .More information on employment eligibility can be found and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF) located at the bottom of this advertisement.Application InstructionsApply online in two easy steps:Step 1: Select Apply for JobComplete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.Step 2: Attach your documentsYour 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:
Demonstrated ability to implement school psychology services and programs in an educational environment to maximise student learning outcomes.
Demonstrated knowledge of the implementation and evaluation of a variety of psychological approaches appropriate for individual, group and system-level intervention.
Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills, demonstrating the capacity to produce correspondence, reports and case notes, and interview and training (facilitation) skills.
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.
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: DOE992156Applicants 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.
