Job Title

School Psychologist – Narrabri West Public School (0000BC7D)

Location

Regional NSW – Tamworth & North West NSW

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package

Package valued up to $182,461 + incentives (where applicable). Base salary ranges from $101,122 – $160,983* plus leave loading and employer’s contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on professional experience. *Note there is no automatic progression to the $160,983 SPAC salary level.

Contact

Phone:
School Admin:

Closing Date

05-Aug-2026, 6:00:00 AM

Job Category

School Support Staff

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

About the Role

Full Time: 1.0 FTE Location: Narrabri West Public School School psychologists are an essential part of the Department’s school counselling service and work in primary and high schools. They provide counselling and psychological assessment of students to complement and strengthen the work of teachers, enhance student learning and wellbeing outcomes, and help families understand and manage their children’s learning and mental health needs. This is a truly collegiate role offering unique challenges and opportunities – both in your professional development and in your ability to make an impact on the lives of children and young people.

Key Accountabilities

- Provides counselling and psychological services to students, individually and in groups, including appropriate short‑term therapeutic interventions supported by training, experience and supervision
- Engages with and implements the procedures of the Professional Practice Framework for the NSW School Counselling Service
- Works in consultation with the principal, school executive, staff and student support services to improve student learning and wellbeing outcomes and implement current departmental priorities
- Contributes to the social, emotional and academic development of students, supporting schools and students with complex behavioural needs




- Administers cognitive, social, emotional and behavioural assessments of students, reports on the results and collaborates to improve learning, wellbeing and mental health outcomes
- Works collaboratively with learning and support teams, parents and carers, and other agencies to develop appropriate school‑based supports for students
- Responds as part of a team to assist schools experiencing serious incidents
- Refers students and/or their families and carers to other agencies that will support the development of student health and wellbeing outcomes

Essential Requirements

- Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy, Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG Inc. and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy
- General or Provisional Psychology Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
- Valid and current Working with Children Check clearance (WWCC) – NSW
- Current and valid driver’s licence and ability and willingness to travel between work sites
- Australian citizenship or permanent residency

Employment Details

Applicants seeking either permanent full‑time or permanent part‑time employment are encouraged to apply. If a permanent part‑time profile is desired (FTE 0.1–0.9 inclusive) the appointment will be at the requested FTE.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia and has responsibility for delivering high‑quality education to two‑thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages, genders,



Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability.

How to Apply

To apply online, please provide:
• A cover letter (max 2 pages) addressing the key accountabilities and challenges of this role as outlined in the Role Description.
• A résumé (max 4 pages) that clearly details how your capabilities, knowledge and experience will support students’ wellbeing.
• Names and contact details of two recent professional referees (at least one must be a current or recent line manager within the last 2 years). Referees should be skilled and known for a minimum of 6 months. Mandatory application questions (½ page each):
• Experience in counselling using evidence‑based interventions and understanding of the mental health needs of children and young people.
• Experience in psychological assessment of children and young people, including case formulation and report writing.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with key stakeholders to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes for students from diverse backgrounds and needs.

Documents to Include

Role Description
Aboriginal Education Policy

Additional Requirements

Because this is a child‑related position, you must obtain a NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance if you do not already have one. Your employment may also be subject to a National Criminal Records Check to determine suitability for the role.

Disclaimer and Instructions

Applications must be lodged electronically only; no paper‑based applications will be accepted. For technical support in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at .

EEO Statement

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.

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📌 School Psychologist - Narrabri West Public School (Tamworth Regional Council)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Tamworth Regional Council