Senior School Psychologist

About the role

Strathcona Girls Grammar is seeking an experienced and compassionate School Psychologist to join its Student Wellbeing team. The role supports the social, emotional and psychological wellbeing of students through the school's Wholebeing approach, which links wellbeing, belonging and learning. It is a fixed-term position covering Terms 1, 2 and 3 in 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment, counselling and short-term therapeutic support to students.
• Consult with families, staff and external professionals to develop evidence-based interventions.
• Support referrals for educational, developmental and psychological assessments.
• Deliver individual and group wellbeing programs on resilience, social skills and mental health.
• Contribute to student support planning and multidisciplinary teams.
• Help staff build their capacity to support student wellbeing and mental health.
• Liaise with external agencies and health professionals for coordinated support.
• Contribute to wellbeing initiatives, policies and programs across the school.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in child and adolescent development and mental health.
• Experience providing psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions.
• Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Strong knowledge of the Psychology Board of Australia's Code of Conduct and ethical practice.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary teamwork; strong communication, consultation and report writing skills.

Highly regarded

• Membership or eligibility for the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
• Endorsement or eligibility as an Educational and Developmental or Clinical Psychologist.
• Experience in educational settings and additional language skills.

Applications close 13 November 2026 at 4.00 pm and are reviewed as received; interviews may occur before closing. The school is committed to child safety in line with Victorian Child Safe Standards.