Perth College is seeking a passionate and experienced Psychologist to join our Psychology & Counselling Service (PACS). Working within a collaborative and supportive team comprising a Lead Psychologist and two Senior Counsellors, you will play an important role in supporting the mental health, wellbeing and success of students across both our Junior and Senior Schools.

This is a fixed-term, part-time opportunity with an FTE between 0.6–0.8, negotiable to suit the successful candidate to cover leave for Terms 1, 2 and 3 2027.

The role is generally worked between 8:00am and 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, during school term time. Flexibility is available within these hours, although occasional adjustments may be required to accommodate the needs of students and the wider school community

In this rewarding role, you will provide professional psychological services to an allocated caseload of students, working closely with the Lead Psychologist, pastoral leaders, parents and guardians to promote positive mental health and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities include delivering short-term counselling and evidence-based interventions, conducting risk and psychosocial assessments, developing individual support and risk management plans, and coordinating referrals to external services where appropriate.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Current General Registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist.

- A minimum two-year postgraduate qualification in Psychology (highly desirable)

- Proven experience working with children and/or adolescents, delivering evidence-based assessment, formulation and intervention processes.

- Experience in a school, educational, or multidisciplinary mental health environment (highly desirable).

- A current Working with Children Check.





- A current National Police Clearance (issued within the past six months).

We welcome applications from newly registered psychologists who have relevant placement experience in a school or related settings.

Why Join Us:

Perth College proudly provides a friendly, supportive and inclusive community. Here’s a snapshot of what our team enjoys:

- A fantastic Mount Lawley location with outstanding local amenities and public transport just 5 km from the CBD

- 50% discount for employees using our onsite OSHC service

- Employee discounts on tuition fees for students attending PC

- Generous parental leave provisions

- Salary continuance and trip insurance provided

- Access to workplace banking and salary packaging options

- An onsite café with affordable snacks and lunches — plus well-equipped staffrooms with fresh fruit and a range of hot beverages

- Our weekly catered morning tea, termly lunches and social events bring colleagues together

- Access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program as well as free annual flu vaccinations provided onsite

- Regular professional learning opportunities and staff recognition

It is expected that employees will support the Anglican ethos of the School and all School policies and procedures.

Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

Applications close Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 12.00 pm. Applications will be assessed as they are received, and Perth College reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

Perth College is committed to child safety. As part of our recruitment and selection process, all applicants will be required to undergo appropriate pre-employment screening.

For further information and to view the Job Description, please visit the Perth College website - Teaching and Staff Careers - Perth College

📌 SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST (Perth)
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