This is a permanent part-time (0.72FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025
West Byford Primary School (PS) is a thriving Level 6 school that opened in February 2013. Located on Kardan Boulevard in Byford, approximately 41 kilometres south of Perth, the school sits within the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale. Byford is a rapidly growing community, home to a diverse mix of young families and long-established residents.
Our students enjoy access to modern facilities within a vibrant learning environment. The grounds offer a variety of play, sporting, and quiet relaxation areas, while classrooms are equipped with up-to-date technologies to support and enhance student learning.
Find out more about our school by visiting westbyfordprimaryschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
West Byford PS is seeking a motivated and collaborative School Psychologist to join our friendly and dynamic team.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling them to work effectively with our leadership team, staff, students, and parents. A positive, approachable demeanour and a commitment to building strong relationships are essential for success in this role.
The successful applicant will work closely with staff to implement effective strategies that address identified learning, social, and behavioural needs. They will provide individual support to students at risk and work strategically with school leaders to ensure a cohesive, whole-school approach to intervention. Additionally, the School Psychologist will assist in the development and delivery of school-based support services and programs, contributing as an integral member of our coordinated Student Services team.
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 Noelene Mason, Principal, on (08) 9526 6550 or emailing Noelene.Mason@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 three (3) 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: DOE959418
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 Monday, 31 March 2025
