Job Description

Job Description

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School Psychologist – Moree Public School (Multiple positions). 2 full‐time equivalent roles.

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Location

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Regional NSW – Tamworth & North West NSW.

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Number of Positions

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2

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Remuneration

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Package valued up to $182,461 plus incentives where applicable. Base salary ranges from $101,122 to $160,983, plus leave loading and employer contribution to superannuation. Rural/remote incentives $20,000–$30,000 per annum may apply.

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Key Accountabilities

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- Provides counselling and psychological services to students individually and in groups, including short‐term therapeutic interventions within the constraints of training, experience and supervision.

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- Engages with and implements the procedures of the Professional Practice Framework for the NSW School Counselling Service.

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- Works in consultation with the principal, school executive, staff and student support services to improve student learning and wellbeing outcomes and implement departmental priorities.

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- Contributes to the social, emotional, and academic development of students, and supports schools and students with complex behavioural needs.

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- Administers cognitive, social, emotional and behavioural assessment of students, reports on the results and collaborates to improve learning, wellbeing and mental health outcomes.

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- Works collaboratively with learning and support teams, parents and carers, and other agencies to develop appropriate school‐based support for students.

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- Responds as part of a team to assist schools experiencing serious incidents.

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- Refs students and/or their families and carers to other agencies that will support the development of student health and wellbeing outcomes.

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Essential Requirements

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- Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy, Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG Inc. and the Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

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- General or Provisional Psychology Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

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- Valid and current Working with Children Check clearance (WWCC) – NSW.

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- Current and valid driver's licence; ability and willingness to travel between work sites.

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- Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

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Special Notes

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This advertisement is for 2 positions 1.0 FTE (Full‐time equivalent). Applicants seeking permanent part‐time employment are encouraged to apply; if the recommended applicant seeks part‐time, they will be offered an appointment at desired FTE.

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The successful applicant may be eligible to receive a one‐off recruitment payment of $20,000 (conditions apply). Pro‐rated for part‐time candidates. Rural and remote incentives of $20,000 to $30,000 per annum may apply for eligible positions.

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Perks

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Professional supervision with Senior Psychologist Education and group/peer supervision. Opportunities for continuing professional development. NSW Department of Education support to maintain registration. Leave types including recreation, flex, leave loading; travel allowances; health and wellbeing benefits such as Fitness Passport program; indemnity insurance covered while in school.

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About Moree Public School

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Located in Northwest Rural NSW with 452 students, committed to fostering a culture of motivation, curiosity, resilience, reflective, persistent and cooperative learning. Nearly half of students identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Vision – partners in learning to empower all students as confident, self‐directed, successful learners.

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Other Information

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We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. We provide reasonable adjustments to recruitment/interview processes where required.

For more information, see NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

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📌 School Psychologist - Moree Public School - Multiple Positions ($20K Recruitment Bonus) (Tamworth)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Tamworth