Harrisdale Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of School Psychologists for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Since opening in 2016 with student enrolments of 1000+, Harrisdale PS has quickly earned a reputation for excellence, innovation, and success. Our Harrisdale community are committed to our vision of ‘Every Student Successful’ recognising that all students can, and should achieve success, and that success can be achieved in different ways. To ensure every student is successful, students and learning will be at the centre of your decision making, prioritising ‘High Quality, High Care’ where our students are known, valued and cared for.
Find out more about our school by visiting harrisdaleps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking to appoint a highly proficient, driven, and dedicated School Psychologist to join our team. Suitable applications will ideally have prior experience working in large, fast-paced school environments and will possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
The School Psychologist is an integral member of the school’s Student Services team and works collaboratively with staff to maximise outcomes for students through the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support. The ability to work independently, in a team environment, possess extensive knowledge in managing complex needs as well as proactively engage and build relationships with students, families, and external agencies to strengthen partnerships is highly desirable.
The School Psychologist will assist with the development and implementation of school-based support services and programs, conduct assessments and support the development of plans to meet the needs of individuals. They will be required to provide professional learning to both staff and community in the areas of mental health, behaviour support, learning and student engagement.
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 Cleo Jenkins, Principal, on 9234 9700 or emailing cleo.jenkins@education.wa.edu.au.
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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Ability to implement school psychology services and programs in an educational environment to maximise student learning outcomes.
- Knowledge of the implementation and evaluation of a variety of psychological approaches appropriate for individual, group and system-level intervention.
- High level written and oral communication skills, demonstrating the capacity to produce correspondence, reports and case notes, and interview and training (facilitation) skills.
- 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.
- 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: IPS/SP924225
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 24 October 2024
