School Psychologist

Join to apply for the School Psychologist role at Department of Education, Western Australia . We are seeking to establish a pool of School Psychologists for permanent and fixed‑term, full‑time and part‑time vacancies at Baldivis Secondary College, beginning during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for openings during this period. Baldivis Secondary College is a vibrant educational community 46km south of Perth, dedicated to fostering learning, wellbeing, and personal growth for every student. Our mission is to provide an exceptional school experience and equip students with knowledge, skills, and attitudes for personal excellence. Role Overview Baldivis Secondary College seeks a full‑time and part‑time School Psychologist to support the mental health, wellbeing, and academic success of all students. The role includes traditional school psychology duties plus collaboration with staff to implement Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), student wellbeing initiatives, and a culture of care. Key Responsibilities Implement and align Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support with staff. Facilitate professional learning on resilience, trauma‑informed practices, and stress management. Implement school‑wide programs focused on mindfulness, resilience, and social‑emotional learning. Partner with Student Services for case management. Promote inclusive practices for all students, with a focus on diverse and vulnerable learners. Eligibility & Qualifications 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 the required work rights for the term of appointment. Obtain a valid Working With Children Check before starting. Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number from the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before starting. Demonstrate ability to implement school psychology services and programs in an educational environment. Demonstrate knowledge of implementation and evaluation of psychological approaches appropriate for individual, group, and system‑level interventions. Show high‑level written and oral communication skills, including correspondence, reports, case notes, and facilitation. Display highly developed interpersonal skills, self‑directed work, teamwork across interdisciplinary groups, and ability to work with clients across lifespan and agencies. Apply analytical and conceptual skills to issue identification, risk assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Professional Benefits Working for the Department of Education offers competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Equity & Diversity 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. Application Instructions Select “Apply for Job” and complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work‑related referees, preferably one being your current line manager. Attach the following documents:A CV (up to 4 pages) outlining employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. A statement (up to 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached Job Description Form. Ensure all applications are submitted before the closing date; late applications will not be accepted. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 24 November 2025. For more information, contact Amy Palmieri‑Ellul, Deputy Principal, at or #J-18808-Ljbffr