This is a permanent part-time (0.2FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027

Brentwood Primary School is a welcoming and connected primary school where strong relationships between students, staff and families are central to our work. Our Cornerstone Virtues of Respect, Caring, Responsibility, Excellence and Honesty guide our school culture and our commitment to developing curious, creative, confident and courageous learners.

We value evidence-informed practice, inclusive education and genuine partnerships with families. Our staff work collaboratively to understand and respond to the individual strengths and needs of students, while maintaining high expectations for learning, wellbeing and belonging.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.brentwoodps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

The school is seeking an experienced and highly skilled School Psychologist to join our collaborative team.

The School Psychologist will provide contemporary, evidence-informed psychological services across learning, behaviour, disability, mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with school leaders, our Learning Support Coordinators, staff, families and external agencies, they will contribute to assessment, consultation, intervention and case management, while helping to strengthen staff capability and whole-school approaches to supporting students.

The successful applicant will exercise sound professional judgement and autonomy in identifying and prioritising need. They will be able to manage multiple and competing demands, respond flexibly to emerging priorities and maintain effective follow-through across a varied caseload.

The successful applicant will ideally:

• demonstrate highly developed knowledge of contemporary, evidence-informed school psychology practice
• build positive and trusting relationships with staff, students and families, with a proven ability to work effectively with families and key stakeholders
• demonstrate strong consultation, assessment, intervention and case-management skills
• effectively prioritise need while managing multiple and competing demands
• work collaboratively to develop practical and sustainable approaches to student learning, behaviour and wellbeing
• contribute to preventative and early intervention approaches and build staff capability through consultation and professional dialogue
• communicate complex or sensitive information clearly, respectfully and professionally
• support parents through the delivery of Triple P workshops
• work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

The successful applicant will support and facilitate organisational change. They will provide psychological services to school communities affected by critical issues/incidents. They will also be responsible for maintaining records consistent with Department and Psychology Board of Australia requirements

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 Sam Tingle, Principal Brentwood Primary School on (08) 6258 6950 or by emailing Samantha.tingle@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holiday period, please contact Sam Tingle on 0459 212 866.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at centralservices.recruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period. 

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 three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

1. Demonstrated ability to implement psychology services and programs in an educational environment to maximise student learning outcomes.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of the implementation and evaluation of a variety of psychological approaches appropriate for individual, group and system-level intervention.
3. Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills, demonstrating the capacity to produce correspondence, reports and case notes, and interview and training (facilitation) skills.
4. 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.
5. 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: DOE1066218

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 Thursday, 22 October 2026