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Form of work Penrhos College seeks a dedicated and professional School Psychologist to cover the Parental Leave for a permanent employee, commencing in Term 3, 2023. This position provides specialist psychological services to Junior School students, parents and staff to facilitate the educational outcomes of our students. Service delivery is provided in a confidential, sensitive and ethical manner.
Responsibilities related to this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Understanding of mental health, developmental disorders and learning difficulties to support in identification and planning intervention for student’s PK – Yr 6
Provide short term counselling to individual student or groups of students in relation to social and emotional wellbeing
Interpretation of educational assessment reports to generate strategies and interventions suitable for classroom teachers, learning enhancement teachers and parents
Referral and liaison with outside specialists when further assessment or intervention is necessary
Compile and submit funding application for special needs students
Consultation with staff and parents regarding student mental health, learning enhancement and inclusivity
Collaboration with the Colleges Junior School and Senior School pastoral care leaders to offer consultation and support regarding the wellbeing of student cohorts.
Opportunities to participate in service improvement projects and policy development.
Developing and supporting the facilitation of an evidence-based wellbeing curriculum for PK to 6.
The successful applicant will have:
Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).
Current AHPRA registration.
Experience working as a School Psychologist in an education setting.
Experience in providing psychological intervention for children, adolescents and their families within a systemic therapeutic paradigm
Sound understanding of Child Protection legislation and practice
Membership with professional bodies such as the Australian Psychological Society or other bodies is desirable
Flexibility and commitment to the provision of a high standard of professional care
The ability to provide guidance around child/adolescent wellbeing
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to enable case management and consultation with staff of the College
Ability and willingness to uphold and role model the College’s Core Shared values of Respect, Empathy, Integrity, Knowledge, Growth and Synergy
A current Working with Children check (WWC) & National Police Clearance (or ability to obtain one)
For further details please via the position statement.
To learn more about what makes Penrhos a great place to work please contact Hana Fry, People Services Coordinator on 08 9368 500.
How to Apply
Your Application must include:
Cover letter stating why you are applying for the position and providing your contact details. Letter can be addressed to the Principal.
Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining your personal details, qualifications and relevant work history, education and professional memberships. Relevant work history should commence with the most recent position you have held as well as the dates/period of employment. In the description of your work history give a brief summary of the duties and responsibilities for each of the positions.
Work-related referees: Please add the names and contact details of three confidential referees. It is preferable that one referee should be your present Line Manager.
Selection Criteria address the selection criteria and your suitability for the role based on the essential criteria as indicated in the ad. (Maximum 3 pages)
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing
All children and young people who come to Penrhos College have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe 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 student’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm.
The College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture.
Each member of the College community has a responsibility to understand the importance and specific role that they play individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all students is at the forefront of all that they do and every decision that they make.
Only persons with unlimited rights to work in Australia need apply.
No agency calls please. Applications will not be accepted through recruitment agencies for this role.
Disclaimer: Penrhos reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.
