This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Monday, 18 January 2027.

Lynwood Senior High School is an Independent Public School catering for students in Years 7 to 12. Our inclusive school community is committed to the care, wellbeing and academic success of every student. The school's Intensive English Centre (IEC) provides a supportive and culturally responsive learning environment for newly arrived students in Years 7 to 10 from diverse cultural, linguistic and educational backgrounds.

IEC students are resilient and motivated learners who are developing Standard Australian English while engaging with an adapted Western Australian Curriculum. Some students may have experienced trauma, interrupted or limited prior schooling, displacement, family separation or significant cultural and educational transitions. Staff work collaboratively with students, families, interpreters, school teams and external agencies to support each student's learning, wellbeing and successful transition into mainstream schooling and the wider community.

Find out more about our school by visiting Lynwood Senior High School or Schools Online

The Role

The successful applicant will provide a culturally responsive school psychology service within the IEC, applying psychological knowledge and skills to improve the mental health, wellbeing, engagement, behaviour and learning outcomes of newly arrived migrant and refugee-background students. They will provide evidence-based assessment, consultation and intervention at individual, group and whole-centre levels, with careful consideration of students' language proficiency, cultural context, migration experiences and prior access to education.

Working as part of the IEC team and the wider school community, the successful applicant will contribute to case planning, risk assessment, early intervention and referral processes. They will build effective partnerships with students, families and caregivers, including through interpreters, and work closely with IEC staff, school leaders, multicultural community services and inter-agency partners to provide coordinated support. They will also strengthen staff capability to address Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) learner outcomes through consultation and practical guidance in trauma-informed, culturally safe and inclusive approaches.

The successful applicant will demonstrate sound professional judgement, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the capacity to work sensitively and ethically across cultures while managing a complex and prioritised caseload. They will respond appropriately to critical issues and incidents, support service planning and improvement, and maintain records consistent with Department and Psychology Board of Australia requirements. Alignment with the Lynwood Senior High School values of Inclusion, Personal Best, Respect and Resilience will be essential.

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 Nicola de Lacy, Deputy Principal, Lynwood Senior High School on (08) 9354 0600 or by emailing nicola.delacy@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at centralservices.recruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period. 

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 three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

1. Demonstrated ability to implement 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: DOE1064167

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 Friday, 16 October 2026