School Psychologist/Social Worker

Scotch College has the opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced School Psychologist/Social Worker to join our Psychology team in the Middle School for a maximum term full-time long service leave cover for Term 2 commencing 15 April 2024 and concluding on 28 June 2024.

About the Role

This position will be based in the Middle School with the key responsibilities of assisting students, teachers, and parents to solve a wide range of educational and psychological problems. The primary goals are to enhance educational outcomes, promote social and emotional growth of students and provide specific support for at-risk students.

The Middle School Psychologist/Social Worker works independently and highly collaboratively with the Lead Psychologist, Deputy Head of Middle School, House Heads, Pastoral Care Team as well as the Academic Support Team. This involves:

• Provide counselling and therapeutic interventions to students based on evidence-based practice
• Review reports from allied health professionals (Paediatricians, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists etc) and create a learning adjustment profile for the student.
• Provide strategies to staff to best enhance the students wellbeing.
• Document file notes and keep a record of all students seen for counselling.

About You

Applications are invited from passionate candidates who possess tertiary training in addition to the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher tertiary qualification in Psychology/Social Work
• Full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• A broad understanding of mental health issues and appropriate treatment options
• Passion for working with young men and familiar with issues that are more prevalent in males
• Highly developed counselling skills
• A solid understanding of boys education, learning difficulties and disabilities
• Knowledge and understanding of best practice in education and counselling
• A strong understanding of the developmental needs of young people and adolescents
• Familiarity with an educational environment and educational planning
• Highly developed professional ethics including the ability to maintain confidentiality and boundaries
• The ability to build trusting, respectful relationships with students, parents, peers, and external helping professionals
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills

Benefits

At Scotch our staff enjoy

• free onsite parking
• a supportive team environment
• excellent resources
• career enhancing professional development
• opportunities for innovation 
• access to our library, pool, and gym

Our employee value proposition highlights our commitment to our staff though our sense of community and our workplace culture, environment, benefits, and opportunities.

Scotch College Western Australia is one of Australia’s leading independent schools, with a 125-year-old history of academic excellence. Nestled in leafy Swanbourne on 22 spacious hectares, the College caters for 1500 students in Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, including over 120 boarders from across the world. 

We are an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that offers a learning programme based on the Western Australian and Australian Curriculum and a choice in Years 11 & 12 of three pathways: WACE, VET or IB Diploma. 

Scotch College weaves longstanding traditions and Christian values with contemporary education to foster global citizens. We are well-known for our incredible breadth of education and our supportive community. 

We believe in lifelong learning and offer all staff boundless opportunities to build new skills and develop their career. Each day at work, you will access advanced technologies, work within state-of-the-art facilities, and collaborate with staff who are leaders in their areas of expertise. 

Discover our abundant staff benefits at https://www.scotch.wa.edu.au/employment/working-at-scotch. 

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to apply for one and a National Police Clearance.

Scotch College takes child protection seriously. All candidates for roles at Scotch College are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of the recruitment process.

Applications should be submitted via SEEK website, including a cover letter addressed to the Headmaster and your current resume. Cover letters should be a maximum of one page addressing why you would like to work as a School Psychologist/Social Worker at Scotch College and what you would bring to the role. 

Further information can be found on the Scotch College website: www.scotch.wa.edu.au/view/employment

Closing Date: 8am, Tuesday 5 March 2024

Enquiries regarding application process 

Emma Kinsey, People & Culture Advisor

Tel: 9460 6653 Email: **@Scotch.wa.edu.au   

Enquiries regarding expectations and conditions of the position

Jon Marginis, Lead Psychologist

Tel: 9383 6899 Email: ************@Scotch.wa.edu.au