School Psychologist - Professional Support (South) - 975871

- Australia, Tas

Medicine Part Time - Continuing, Full Time - Continuing, Adaptable

About Tasmania Government

About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

Are you a psychologist starting out or considering the next step in your career?

Are you passionate about enhancing school participation and achievement for children and young people?

DECYP school psychologists provide evidence-based interventions for learning, engagement and positive student outcomes.

Tasmania is a truly remarkable place to work and live. Enjoy the benefits of the ideal work-life balance, surrounded by stunning nature with pristine beaches close by. Explore the many unique galleries, museums and festivals the island offers, and delight in the incredible produce and food culture.

The Team

You will be welcomed into a highly supportive, team-based environment. You will be a member of your schools’ multidisciplinary Student Wellbeing and Support Team including a speech and language pathologist, school social worker, school health nurse and teaching staff. Your regional and statewide speech and language pathologist teams stays connected via regular online and face to face meetings.

About the Role

Work in schools as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a child and adolescent psychological service which supports students and families.



Contribute to capacity building of school communities to improve access, participation, and achievement of students.

As a DECYP School Psychologist you will:

- be part of an innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary student support service
- use your clinical skills to provide a wide range of services including: assessment and diagnosis, counselling therapy and programs for individuals and groups, consultation and collaboration with school staff, parents and other health professionals and organisations.
- provide leadership, advice and support to build capacity in school communities to improve students’ access, participation and achievement.
- Opportunities to work with children and young people with a diverse range of learning and support needs.
- Supervision, support and mentoring tailored to your needs
- Flexibility to manage service delivery and pursue specific areas of interest and skill development
- Access to a wide range of assessment tools and therapeutic resources
- A wide range of professional learning opportunities including regular discipline-specific and interprofessional activities




- Opportunities for involvement in educating our future workforce through collaboration with the University of Tasmania and other tertiary institutions.

Read a story about a psychologist who completed a PhD and worked overseas before moving to rural Northern Tasmania and working with DECYP.

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Are you a psychologist starting out or considering the next step in your career?

Are you passionate about enhancing school participation and achievement for children and young people?

DECYP school psychologists provide evidence-based interventions for learning, engagement and positive student outcomes.

Tasmania is a truly remarkable place to work and live. Enjoy the benefits of the ideal work-life balance, surrounded by stunning nature with pristine beaches close by. Explore the many unique galleries, museums and festivals the island offers, and delight in the incredible produce and food culture.

The Team

You will be welcomed into a highly supportive, team-based environment. You will be a member of your schools’ multidisciplinary Student Wellbeing and Support Team including a speech and language pathologist, school social worker, school health nurse and teaching staff. Your regional and statewide speech and language pathologist teams stays connected via regular online and face to face meetings.

About the Role

Work in schools as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a child and adolescent psychological service which supports students and families. Contribute to capacity building of school communities to improve access, participation, and achievement of students.

📌 School Psychologist (Australia)
🏢 Tasmania Government
📍 Australia