AddressAbout Us
Caulfield Grammar School is an internationally recognised, independent, co-educational school committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities from Early Learning through to Year 12. With over 3400 students across 3 campuses and our Student Experience Programs in Yarra Junction and Kakadu, Caulfield Grammar passionately strives to deliver innovative specialist educational programs enabling quality learning every day, in every experience, for every learner, for life.
The Role
As the School Psychologist you will be part of a team, counselling adolescent students at Caulfield Grammar's Wheeler's Hill Senior Campus.
In this role you will build strong professional relationships with key stakeholders to support the delivery of counselling services and liaise with staff, students, parents and at times, some external professionals. In addition to this, you may also be managing educational, social, behavioural and emotional difficulties and perform educational assessments.
This is a Part-Time, 6-month Fixed Term opportunity that works during Term time only and allows you a break during the school holidays.
Key Responsibilities:
- Apply your expertise to support the psychological, social and emotional wellbeing of students.
- Provide counselling support to students including undertaking risk assessments as required.
- Provide small-group interventions as required.
- Provide crisis response and be involved in critical incident management.
- Be actively involved in the school’s pastoral care and personal development program.
- Ensure administration and record keeping is maintained to a high standard.
- Model and live the Caulfield Grammar School values and behaviours.
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated experience as a psychologist working with adolescents, ideally within a school-based environment.
- Confirmed registration with AHPRA, along with any relevant qualifications.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to develop appropriate relationships with staff, students and parents.
- The capacity to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Adherence to the Australian Psychological Society Codes of Ethics.
- Employment Working With Children Check.
Why Caulfield Grammar School
Our culture is defined by the five values: Pursuing Excellence, Inspiring Creativity, Thriving Together, Embracing Diversity, and Living Wholeheartedly. These values guide the way we work together with passion and authenticity based on our guiding principle of a Mind for Life.
For more information about pursuing a career of excellence at Caulfield Grammar School, please visit our Employment Page.
Our Benefits
- Competitive base and 12% Superannuation
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Access to outstanding facilities and resources with free onsite parking
- Health & Wellbeing activities throughout the year
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
How to Apply
Please submit your application by clicking on the APPLY button to be directed to our website. Applications will be reviewed and screened upon submission.
Enquiries: **********@caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au
