School Psychologist

School Psychologist - Oxley Park Public School Organisation / Entity: School Administrative and Support Job category: Schools | School Support Staff Job location: Sydney Region / Sydney - Greater West Job reference number: 0000B47I Total remuneration package: Package valued up to $182,461 + incentives (where applicable). Base salary ranges from $101,122 - $160,983* plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available dependent on professional experience. *Note there is no automatic progression to the $160,983 SPAC salary level. Contact: Lauren Askew – Last updated: 26/11/2025 – 04:00 PM Position Information About the Role Full Time: 1.0 FTE (Full time equivalent) Location: Oxley Park Public School Commencing: 27 January 2026 School psychologists are an essential part of the Department’s school counselling service and work in primary and high schools. They provide counselling and psychological assessment of students, complementing teachers to strengthen student learning and wellbeing outcomes and help families manage their children’s learning and mental health needs. This is a truly collegiate role offering unique challenges and opportunities – in professional development and the ability to make an impact on children and young people. The successful candidate will be based at Oxley Park Public School and will work across both primary and high school aged students, engaging a diverse student community and supporting their wellbeing at a critical stage of life. Psychologists receive individual supervision from the Senior Psychologist Education and participate in group and peer supervision as part of the broader school counselling team. Collaboration with school communities, colleagues, and outside agencies is integral, allowing use and expansion of full skill sets within a multidisciplinary team. Opportunities for continuing professional development are provided, and the NSW Department of Education supports completing or maintaining registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Benefits include leave types (recreation and flex leave), leave loading, travel allowances, health and wellbeing benefits such as our Fitness Passport program, and indemnity insurance coverage while working in schools. Find out more about working as a school psychologist on the NSW Department of Education website school counselling service pages. Special Notes Began on 27 January 2026. The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia, responsible for delivering high-quality education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. Applications are encouraged from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. For adjustments to the recruitment process, contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ( ). Applicants seeking either permanent full time or permanent part time employment are encouraged to apply. For permanent part time (FTE 0.1‑0.9), an appointment will be offered at the desired FTE. Key Accountabilities Provides counselling and psychological services to students individually and in groups, including short‑term therapeutic interventions within training, experience and supervision limits. Engages with and implements the procedures of the Professional Practice Framework for the NSW School Counselling Service. Works with principal, school executive, staff, and student support services to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes and implement departmental priorities. Contributes to the social, emotional, and academic development of students and supports those with complex behavioural needs. Administers cognitive, social, emotional and behavioural assessments, reports results, and collaborates to improve learning, wellbeing and mental health outcomes. Works collaboratively with learning and support teams, parents and carers, and other agencies to develop appropriate school‑based support for students. Responds as part of a team to assist schools experiencing serious incidents. Refers students or their families and carers to other agencies supporting student health and wellbeing outcomes. Essential Requirements Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG, ensuring quality outcomes for Aboriginal people. General or Provisional Psychology Registration with active internship with the Psychology Board of Australia. Valid and current Working with Children Check clearance. Current and valid driver’s licence and ability and willingness to travel between work sites. Australian citizenship or permanent residency. How to Apply If you are interested, apply online and include: A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the key accountabilities and challenges of this role. Your resume (maximum 4 pages) detailing how your capabilities, knowledge and experience can support students’ wellbeing. Names and contact details of two recent professional referees. At least one must be a current or recent line manager within the last 2 years. Additionally, answer the following questions (half a page each): Experience in counselling using evidence‑based interventions with a demonstrated understanding of the mental health needs of children and young people. Experience in the psychological assessment of children and young people, including case formulation and report writing. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with key stakeholders to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes for students from diverse backgrounds and needs. Documents: Role Description Aboriginal Education Policy Because this is a child‑related position, you will also be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number as a condition of employment. For more information, visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian. Employment may be subject to the Department’s National Criminal Records Check. Note: The selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to determine suitability for the role. Applications must be lodged electronically. No paper‑based application will be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr