School Psychologist

About the role

The School Psychologist plays a pivotal role in supporting the wellbeing of all students. As a member of the Wellbeing Team, the School Psychologist's primary role is to provide students with a service that supports their wellbeing and development throughout their educational journey. The School Psychologist will work closely with teachers, Heads of Year, Heads of Sub Schools and families to devise and implement supportive processes for students and will act as a conduit between external health professionals, families and relevant staff. The School Psychologist will also help to create, review and implement wellbeing content for Health and EMPOWHER lessons, working closely with relevant Heads of Year, Sub Schools and Faculty.

This is a full-time, fixed term contract for 2027, commencing on 18 January 2027 with the potential of becoming a permanent role. The salary will be determined based on relevant skills, experience and qualifications.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff and parents to foster positive wellbeing.
• Meet with a student, self-referred or referred by parents or staff about any wellbeing issue which is causing concern to the student or others (friendships, mental health, schoolwork, family or decision-making).
• Provide therapy interventions and resources to students and families through evidence-based practice to meet individual needs.
• Arrange appropriate and ongoing support for students.
• In partnership with the Leader of Diverse Learning Needs, assess and recommend options for students in need of learning support.
• Where appropriate, discuss with the Principal, Heads of Sub-Schools, Head of Year, Homegroup Teachers or subject teachers any student of concern.
• When needed meet with parents to discuss their daughter's wellbeing.
• Maintain thorough and confidential notes.
• Actively support Heads of Year, Home Group and Health Teachers in the design and implementation of the School's EMPOWHER wellbeing program, initiatives, services and activities, to promote student wellbeing.
• Work with members of the Wellbeing Team to measure, assess and track student wellbeing and address emerging patterns in student needs.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology.
• Current full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Experience in conducting mental health and functional assessments.
• Highly practiced child and adolescent counselling skills, with knowledge of therapeutic interventions to support children, young people and their families.
• Working with Children Check.
• National Police Check.
• First Aid Training.
• Current responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect in an Education and Care setting (RRHAN-EC) certificate.
• Adherence to the Australian Psychological Society (APS) code of ethics.
• Demonstrated solid understanding of contemporary mental health matters affecting children and young people.

About us

At St Peter's Girls' School, we focus on collaboration, creative thinking, and innovation, seeking to foster independent thinking and our core values of courage, creativity, and compassion in every student. We aim to develop motivated, versatile, and curious students who carry a love of learning throughout their schooling years and beyond. We have a proud history of over 130 years, providing outstanding educational opportunities for students from Early Learning to Year 12. Our all-in-one campus, located in leafy Stonyfell and just 5km from Adelaide's CBD, boasts spacious grounds and state-of-the-art facilities. We are an authorised IB PYP & DP World School.

Benefits

• A unique opportunity to work in a highly regarded independent school that upholds a culture of excellence.
• Collaborative and passionate team environment with a connected and inclusive community.
• Internal and external professional development opportunities.
• Contemporary and high-tech learning spaces.
• Opportunities to engage in co-curricular offerings and School events.
• Onsite parking available.

Applications close 5pm, Friday 25 September.

Download Position Description

Please apply via SEEK, providing a resumé including details of 3 referees, and a cover letter addressed to the Principal, Cherylyn Skewes.

All positions at the School require a valid Working with Children Check. For non-teaching positions, the School can help facilitate this process.