Job Description

Job Description

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This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026

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There is a possibility the FTE for this position may increase in the future.

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Clarkson Community High School (CHS) has a strong focus on high care and high expectations. Our school community empowers students to build the confidence, values and skills as lifelong learners, to achieve their personal best for a successful future. We offer a caring and supporting environment that meets the learning needs and aspirations of our students, recognising that success means different things for different students.

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

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The Role

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Clarkson CHS is seeking a professional, hardworking and reliable School Psychologist to join their team. In this role you will ideally have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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The School Psychologist provides psychological services and evidence-based assessments and interventions in mental health and well‐being, behaviour, risk and critical incident management, learning and disability. They will also maintain records consistent with Department and Psychology Board of Australia requirements.

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The successful applicant will work as part of our student services team, supporting the emotional wellbeing of students to assist them to achieve their educational goals. The role involves building and maintaining effective and collaborative working relationships with students, staff, families and outside agencies. A robust understanding of case management, ability to consult widely, and work effectively as both part of a team and independently is a robust focus of the role.

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Learn more about how we support school psychologists on our website: Education WA - School Psychologists

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Professional Benefits

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Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, adaptable working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

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Equity and Diversity

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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.

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Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for more details.

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To work with us, you must:

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- hold or be eligible for provisional or general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
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- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
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- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
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- 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.
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Application Instructions

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Applications for this role are reviewed as they are received. The Department will be reviewing applications as they are received and will be contacting candidates within the advertising period.

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Anyone interested can contact Nigel Bateman, Deputy Principal, Clarkson Community High School on ***or by emailing ***@education.wa.edu.au

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Agency Referrals

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Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at ***@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan

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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.

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Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for more details.

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To work with us, you must:

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- hold or be eligible for provisional or general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
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- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
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- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
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- 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.
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Application Instructions

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This role provides the applicant with an opportunity to apply for the position within the advertised position. The Department will be reviewing applications as they are received.

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Key Perks

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Working for the Department will provide a range of benefits such as competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training opportunities and attractive leave provisions. For more details, you can visit the professional and personal benefits section on the Department website.

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Job Title: School Psychologist – Clarkson Community High School

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Location: Clarkson Community High School

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Contract: Permanent part‐time (0.8 FTE)

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Salary: Competitive full salary base with pro‐rate for part‐time.

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Qualifications

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- Provisional or general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
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- Australian or New Zealand citizenship or valid visa with relevant work rights
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- Working With Children Check
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- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check with Screening Clearance Number
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Professional Experience

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- Experience in psychological services and evidence-based assessments and interventions in an educational environment
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- Experience with risk assessment, behavioural management and critical incident response
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- Experience in record keeping consistent with Department and Psychology Board requirements
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Benefits and Perks

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- Competitive salary base and pro‐rate for part‐time
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- Flexible working arrangements
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- Training and career development opportunities
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- Attractive leave provisions
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EEO statement

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We welcome 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. We are committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the Western Australian community.

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Closing dates and selection process

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Applications must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

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Contact

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Please contact Nigel Bateman, Deputy Principal, Clarkson Community High School on *** or by emailing ***@education.wa.edu.au for more information.

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