This is a permanent part-time (0.3 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026.
Maida Vale Primary School is located approximately 20 kilometres from the Perth CBD in the foothills and offers a unique bush setting with nearby local reserve. The school was first opened on 12 February 1912 on a site some 1.5kms northwest of the present day location. The building was a single weatherboard and iron classroom and the sixteen pupils were in the charge of the school's first teacher, Miss Ida Lee. This first bush land setting was rather secluded and was not even serviced by a road.
Maida Vale Primary School's strong reputation makes us a school of choice for the community we serve. We pride ourselves on creating a learning environment that is warm and welcoming, and focused on excellence. Our purpose is to be a 'collaborative, supportive and empowering learning community'.
Our teaching staff deliver evidence-based learning programs that are inclusive of all children, while still meeting their individual needs. Our specialist programs include Music, English, Italian, Science and Physical Education. We also have programs for children at educational risk.
Find out more about our school by visiting Maida Vale Primary School or Schools Online Schools online
The Role
Maida Vale Primary School (PS) is seeking a highly motivated, collaborative and organised school psychologist with a passion for supporting the whole child to achieve to their potential. They must have a friendly disposition and strong communication skills and be committed to forming positive working relationships with staff, students and parents
Our school psychologist will be responsible for supporting staff to put in place effective strategies and plans that support the mental health and wellbeing along with the learning and motivation of our students. They will offer guidance on behaviour support, risk management and emergency and critical incident management as well as professional learning for staff and parents. Knowledge and experience in identifying, planning and supporting the staff to address both the individual needs of students at educational risk and students with challenging behaviour is a requirement of the role.
Maida Vale PS is an Independent Public School caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our strong reputation makes us a school of choice for the community we serve. We pride ourselves on creating a learning environment that is warm and welcoming, and focused on excellence. Our purpose is to be a 'collaborative, supportive and empowering learning 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 Nicole Borbas, Principal, Maida Vale Primary School on 08 6228 7400 or emailing Nicole.Borbas@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Nicole Borbas on 0439 925 769
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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A five (5) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated ability to implement school 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: DOE1019414
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 Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
