School Psychologist

This is a Fourteen (14) month fixed term, part-time (0.66FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024 with possible extension (12 Months)
Lesmurdie Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to appoint a School Psychologist to join our team. The School Psychologist will be responsible for delivering direct psychological services to identified students, applying psychological skills and knowledge to improve mental health, learning and behavioural outcomes for students. The School Psychologist will be adept at working in collaboration with school personnel, parents, caregivers, and other external agencies. Graduates and newly qualified School Psychologists are encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant will ideally assist in the following.

• Development and implementation of school-based support services and programs for students at educational risk (SAER)
• Development of appropriate intervention and response strategies which consider the educational, behavioural, and psychosocial needs of students.

The successful applicant should also operate as a key member of our collaborative and coordinate and deliver relevant professional learning for small groups and whole staff.
The successful applicant should be highly organised, with demonstrated ability to take initiative for improved student outcomes in a secondary school context. You will ideally be able to demonstrate effective work in identifying and changing target behaviours at the individual, group and systemic levels. As well as have skills in supporting adolescent mental health and well-being, specifically building self-awareness and individual resilience.
You should also successfully support staff in making appropriate curriculum adjustments for students to maximise their learning outcomes. Above all, you will be a team-orientated professional.
Lesmurdie SHS is a school of choice. It is a respected Independent Public School with an established reputation where all students are motivated to achieve excellence in their academic, sporting, and cultural endeavours. Our vision for our staff and students is that they thrive in a nurturing environment, and we strive to support all students on their educational journey. Our students are friendly, confident, and successful and our teaching and support staff provide a distinctive, comprehensive education with strong academic and vocational pathways assisted by effective pastoral care programs.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria): * Ability to implement school psychology services and programs in an educational environment to maximise student learning outcomes.

• Knowledge of the implementation and evaluation of a variety of psychological approaches appropriate for individual, group and system-level intervention.
• High level written and oral communication skills, demonstrating the capacity to produce correspondence, reports and case notes, and interview and training (facilitation) skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, which demonstrate an ability to function in a self-directed way, and as a member of an interdisciplinary team, working with a range of clients across the lifespan, Department personnel and inter-agency partners across a variety of contexts.
• Ability to apply analytical and conceptual skills to issues identification, risk assessment and analysis, intervention and evaluation.

Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Lesmurdie Senior High School can be found by visiting or
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For further job related information:
Please contact Kerry Chipchase, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9291 1200 or emailing
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:

• A two (2) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Employees will be required to:

• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check if required
• hold or be eligible for provisional or general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia

Information about registration with the Psychology Board of Australia can be obtained by calling 1300 419 495 or by visiting . Please see the Department’s Careers website for the support provided to graduate School Psychologists undertaking provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 26 March 2024.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.