This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, part-time (0.2FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025
With over 350 students from Kindergarten to Year 6, our community is known for embracing diversity, inclusivity, and strong school-family partnerships. You will work within our supportive environment to provide mental health support, conduct assessments, and collaborate on tailored learning plans that help each student thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This role is instrumental in maintaining our positive, evidence-based approach to student wellbeing and behaviour management.
At Hollywood Primary, you’ll have access to modern facilities integrated within our heritage campus, including a specialist Art and Science block, dedicated Music room, and comprehensive IT resources, ensuring a holistic approach to student support. Our psychologist will also work closely with the active School Board, Parents and Citizens’ Association, and teaching staff to develop programs and interventions aligned with our commitment to an inclusive, safe, and caring learning environment. Join us in fostering a supportive community where every student can achieve their full potential.
Find out more about our school by visiting hollywoodps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a School Psychologist, you will apply your expertise in educational, clinical, and organisational psychology using a scientist-practitioner approach. You will provide direct psychological services to students, offering evidence-based assessments and interventions in areas such as mental health, behavior, learning, disability, and critical incident management. Working collaboratively with school staff, parents, and other agencies, you will play a key role in enhancing student outcomes through the development and implementation of student support services and programs.
For those with general registration, you will have the opportunity to mentor colleagues and supervise provisionally registered psychologists. Senior School Psychologists will take on additional leadership responsibilities, contributing to the development and evaluation of psychology practices and regional priorities. In this role, you will also oversee specialist programs and provide consultation to other psychologists within the school community.
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 Janine Bersan, Principal on (08) 9278 6400 or emailing Janine.Bersan@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 two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated ability to implement 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: DOE866845
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: 4.00pm (AWST) on Monday, 18 November 2024
