Senior School Psychologist
This is a 12 month fixed term, part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency
Harmony Primary School is a progressive and innovative Independent Public School catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Guided by our vision to Live, Learn and Grow in Harmony, we are committed to creating an environment where every child is supported to flourish academically, socially, emotionally, physically and creatively.
Highly regarded within the community, Harmony Primary School is recognised for its inclusive approach and unwavering commitment to meeting the individual needs of every student. Our values of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility are at the heart of everything we do, fostering positive relationships, wellbeing and lifelong learning.
Our school is known for its proactive and caring leadership, dedicated and collaborative staff, and strong partnerships with families. We pride ourselves on cultivating a supportive and family-friendly culture where wellbeing and achievement go hand in hand.
The principles of Everyone Lives, Everyone Learns and Everyone Grows underpin our strategic direction and daily practice. We recognise that positive wellbeing is fundamental to successful learning and development. Through a collaborative and student-centred approach, we work alongside families, staff and external agencies to ensure every child feels connected, supported and empowered to thrive.
Find out more about our school by visiting harmonyps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a Senior School Psychologist, you will be a highly influential leader in promoting student wellbeing, inclusion and success. Through your expertise, you will contribute to the development and delivery of psychological services that support students to live, learn and grow in harmony. You will lead evidence-based practice, contribute to strategic decision-making and help shape initiatives that strengthen the wellbeing and resilience of students, staff and school communities.
The successful applicant will provide leadership, supervision and mentorship to fellow psychologists, including provisionally registered psychologists, while fostering a culture of collaboration, professional growth and reflective practice. They will work closely with schools to build staff capability, develop resources and implement effective supports that meet the diverse needs of students and communities.
Guided by the values of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility, the Senior School Psychologist will partner with school leaders, families and external agencies to create inclusive learning environments where every student feels valued, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.
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 Craig Anderson, Principal Harmony Primary School on (08) 6174 6600 or by emailing Craig.Anderson@education.wa.edu.au
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 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 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.
Please note that the panel will not assess information beyond the page limits outlined above, or additional attachments.
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: DOE1073155
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 November 2026