Marist College Ashgrove is a Catholic day and boarding school for boys in Years 5-12, situated in Brisbane's inner Northern suburbs. Inspired by the work of St Marcellin Champagnat, we pride ourselves on delivering excellent academic and career pathway results for our inclusive community of students.

The College is seeking a qualified, committed and dedicated Psychologist. This is a part-time, fixed-term position for the duration of the 2027 school year, working 4 days a week (Days negotiable).

As a College Psychologist you will work to support the success of students academically, socially, behaviourally and emotionally. You will collaborate with the other College psychologists, school staff, parents and other external professionals where appropriate to create safe, healthy and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school and the community for all students.

The ideal candidate will be a registered psychologist with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role. They will possess effective relationship building and influencing skills; advanced interpersonal and communication skills; proven and effective leadership skills; and will be committed to the values and ethos of the Catholic faith. Experience working in a school or educational setting would be highly advantageous.

Marist College Ashgrove is an exciting and rewarding place to work, and we are seeking staff who are engaging, interesting, innovative, and who are committed to helping our students be ready for the world.

Selection Criteria:

These will be used by the selection panel to evaluate applicants. Please respond succinctly to each of the following:

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Demonstrated knowledge and skills in guidance and counselling;
2. Demonstrated competence and capacity to develop and implement guidance and counselling programmes for staff and students in a 5 – 12 College;
3. Demonstrated competence and capacity to develop effective relationships and partnerships with students, staff, parents and the wider community;
4. Demonstrated competence and capacity to interpret psycho-educational reports and collaboratively develop appropriate interventions to optimise student learning;
5. Demonstrated commitment to Marist values and Ethos

Applicants should address the criteria above in their application

Essential Qualifications & Licenses

- Have a current paid Blue Card.
- A current National Police check.
- Full registration as a Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant qualifications with significant experience in a similar role.
- Ability to interpret psychometric assessments. Ability to administer psychometric assessment is ideal.
- Degree relevant to the position, including academic qualifications in a range of guidance, counselling and psychological studies.

How to Apply

Applications should be made through the College website and needs to include the following:





- Cover letter outlining why you are applying for the position;
- Resume including three referees (one of which should be your current Principal/Manager);
- A succinct overview of how you meet each of the essential selection criteria
- A completed application form which is available from the College website

If your application is accepted for the next stage, you will be invited to attend an interview.

Applications close 9:00am Monday 12 October 2026.

All applicants will receive an email confirmation of the receipt of their application.

Marist College Ashgrove is a non-smoking workplace.

Download the MCA Application form here.

Download the Position Description here.

Enquiries only (please do not email your application) should be addressed to:

Staff Services

Marist College Ashgrove

Ph 3858 4534

••••@marash.qld.edu.au

All children and young people who come to Marist College Ashgrove have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel secure, and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives. We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in students’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm. The College regards its child safeguarding responsibilities with the utmost importance and is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture.

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