St John's Anglican College – Forest Lake QLD

We are seeking a registered Psychologist to join our Pastoral Care Team, providing skilled, student-centred psychological services that support wellbeing, learning and positive holistic education outcomes.

About St John’s Anglican College

St John’s Anglican College is the leading Kindergarten to Year 12 coeducational school in south west Brisbane. St John’s offers personalised learning for exceptional achievement and is a place for the development of the mind, innovation, creativity, inspiration and wellbeing for the nurturing of the spirit shaped by Christian values. Our graduates are well educated, respectful, resilient and compassionate; equipped to be people of influence in their communities. Our teachers care about their students and are leaders in learning, focused on providing the best possible educational environment and ensuring that each child’s academic potential is maximised. We value and acknowledge the skills, energy and commitment of our employees. Accordingly, we seek to attract, develop and retain staff of the highest calibre and provide a working environment that enables them to maximise their contribution to achieving the College’s vision, mission and values.

Your opportunity

Reporting to the Principal through the Deputy Principals and Head of Junior School, the Psychologist plays a key role in supporting student wellbeing across both College campuses. The position provides individual counselling, contributes to whole‑school wellbeing initiatives, supports staff and parents, and works collaboratively to identify and respond to students at risk.

This role will be primarily based on our Junior Campus, full-time contract through to 13 July 2027.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide confidential, professional counselling services to students using appropriate evidence‑based interventions




- Support early identification of students at risk and contribute to proactive wellbeing initiatives
- Work collaboratively within the Pastoral Care team to strengthen student wellbeing programs
- Provide consultation and support to parents and staff, including presentations and psycho‑education
- Participate in crisis and critical incident response as required
- Maintain accurate records, assessments and reports in accordance with legislative and professional standards
- Liaise with external service providers when required
- Uphold all Child Protection, Child Safety, and Work Health and Safety obligations

About You

You are a compassionate, skilled and collaborative practitioner who is passionate about supporting children and young people in an educational setting.

You will bring:

- Registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA
- Relevant tertiary qualifications at degree level
- Demonstrated counselling experience, preferably within a school or youth‑focused environment
- Strong understanding of child and adolescent development
- Experience working collaboratively in multidisciplinary wellbeing teams
- Excellent communication, relationship‑building and organisational skills
- A growth mindset and commitment to ongoing professional learning
- Alignment with, and respect for, the Christian ethos and values of the College

Child Safety & Compliance

St John’s Anglican College is committed to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. The successful applicant must:

- Hold, or be eligible to obtain, a Working with Children Blue Card
- Successfully complete required background and suitability checks
- Actively support and uphold a child‑safe culture

We Offer

- Work in a supportive, collaborative school environment
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people
- A role aligned to school terms, supporting work‑life balance

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📌 Psychologist (Queensland)
🏢 St John's Anglican College
📍 Queensland