This is a permanent part-time (0.46FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026
Wirrabirra Primary School (PS) is situated in the suburb of Gosnells and opened in 1970. As a multicultural school, with staff and students from all over the world, we are proud of and celebrate our diversity and inclusivity.
Collaboration and teamwork underpin everything we do, and we work to ensure every child achieves their social, emotional and academic potential. Our Student Services team is highly efficient and works within an MTSS framework.
Find out more about our school by visiting Wirrabirra Primary School or Schools Online
The Role
Wirrabirra PS are seeking to appoint highly dedicated School Psychologist to join their team.
Wirrabirra PS is seeking a motivated School Psychologist to join our friendly and highly effective team. To be successful in this role you will have a strong work ethic, good interpersonal and communication skills and ideally you will have experience in a school context.
You will need to be able to work unsupervised and understand EAL/D (English as an additional language or dialect) students. Knowledge and skills in trauma informed practices, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programs and ability to deliver professional learning to staff on students with complex needs will be viewed favourably.
You will ideally be able to develop and maintain positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders, consult widely, and be able to work effectively as part of a whole school team. The successful applicant will collaborate closely with the school leadership team.
They will join a community of motivated and innovative educators committed to ensuring the wellbeing and educational outcomes of students.
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 Kylie Salamon, Principal, Wirrabirra Primary School on 9234 6800 or emailing Kylie.Salamon@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Kylie Salamon on 0412 809 115.
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 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:
- 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: DOE1032542
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, 22 April 2026
