This is a 12 month fixed term, part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing in Term 1, 2026 with possible extension (12 months)
Neerigen Brook Primary School is an Independent Public School located in the centre of Armadale, 36km south east of Perth and caters for children from Kindergarten to Year 6.
Our school is committed to high expectations and excellence in academic achievement. We firmly believe that every child can learn and that every child brings a contribution to our community.
Find out more about our school by visiting Neerigen Brook Primary School or Schools online
The Role
Neerigen Brook Primary School is seeking a motivated and passionate School Psychologist to join our Student Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative and forward-thinking school community committed to achieving positive wellbeing and educational outcomes for all students.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with school leadership, staff, students, families, community and interagency partners applying expertise in mental health, learning, human development, behaviour and school systems. You will develop and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, consult broadly, and work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
The successful applicant will work closely with the leadership team and Student Services staff, joining a community of innovative and passionate educators dedicated to inclusive and equitable practice. You will workwith students, families, and staff from diverse cultural backgrounds providing both indirect (consultative) and direct student services .
The successful applicant will have experience supporting students with complex support needs and be skilled in maintaining consistent and clear communication between key stakeholders while navigating differing priorities. You will contribute to the implementation and continuation of clear case management processes and draw on knowledge of change management models to strengthen systems and practices within the school. Contemporary knowledge and experience in trauma informed practice and supporting diverse student needs in a school setting is essential, including the capacity to provide whole-staff and small-group professional learning to build staff capability and confidence.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a supportive school environment that values collaboration, innovation, and student-centred practice.
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 Mel Vivian, Manager Corporate Services, Neerigen Brook Primary School on 9234 3860 or emailing melissa.vivian@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 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 one to two (1 – 2 ) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A one to three (1 – 3) 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: DOE1028866
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, 20 March 2026.
