Closes: 02 November 2026

Classification: School Psychologist
Salary: $98,571 - $138,761 plus superannuation
Position No: 34982, Several
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 19 October 2026
Contact Officer: Eleanor Reardon on [email protected]

Details: Clinical Practice is responsible for the management of the School Psychology Service (the Service) in all ACT public schools and contributes to the strategic direction of the Engagement and Wellbeing Support Services branch.

School psychologists work across behavioural, social, emotional and learning domains to support a student’s wellbeing and learning. They are based in schools and are supported by an Assessment and Early Intervention team.

School psychologists provide a psychological service to enhance student learning, engagement and wellbeing.

Your major activities include but are not limited to:

- conducting psychological and educational assessments, writing comprehensive reports and providing recommendations;
- provision of psychological intervention for children and young people;
- conducting mental health risk assessments;
- assisting in managing critical incidents;
- consulting and collaborating with key stakeholders, including teachers, parents, carers, school administrators and external agencies to support and enhance student learning and wellbeing;
- consultation, development, and evaluation of behaviour, social emotional and individual learning plans;
- when appropriate, support student learning and wellbeing by making referrals to directorate programs and external agencies;
- assisting in the selection, design, implementation and evaluation of prevention programs;
- providing information and psychological education to students, school staff, parents, carers and external stakeholders; and
- supporting the development of policy and processes.

Provisional psychologists are invited to apply but will not be offered permanent roles until fully registered.

For part time hours a minimum of three days per week is required.

What we offer:





- Competitive pay: Enjoy some of the best pay and conditions in Australia.
- Generous superannuation: 12.5%
- Relocation support: Up to $12K reimbursement for interstate and international individuals plus extra for dependents.
- Salary packaging: Options with full fringe benefits tax concessions.
- Supportive environment: Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

To apply, you must have:

- Current full general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. For further information refer to https://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/
- Provisional psychologists are invited to apply but will not be offered permanent roles until fully registered.
- A current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

- A current Australian driver’s licence.

Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please provide a written response to the Selection Criteria (maximum four pages), current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.

Applications should be submitted .

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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📌 School Psychologist | Full-Time and Part-Time Permanent (Canberra)
🏢 Education
📍 Canberra