School Psychologist - (0.5 FTE) - Deniliquin South Public School ($20K Recruitment Bonus)

Position Information

Location : Deniliquin South Public School FTE (Full time equivalent)

School psychologists are an essential part of the Department’s school counselling service and work in primary and high schools. They provide counselling and psychological assessment of students, to complement and enhance the work of teachers to strengthen student learning and wellbeing outcomes, and help families understand and manage their children’s learning and mental health needs.

This is a truly collegiate role offering unique challenges and opportunities – both in your professional development and your ability to make an impact on the lives of children and young people.

The successful candidate will be based at Deniliquin South Public School and provided with opportunities to work across the lifespan with both primary and high school aged students. Working in a NSW public school will enable you to engage with a diversity of students (and school communities) like no other child and adolescent psychologist role can. This is a chance to use your skills to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people at a time in their lives when it matters most.

School psychologists receive individual professional supervision with the Senior Psychologist Education and participate in group and peer supervision as a member of the broader school counselling team. You will most likely be collaborating with a number of school communities and colleagues, as well as outside agencies, with the opportunity to use and expand the full range of your skills and expertise as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

School psychologists are provided with opportunities to participate in continuing professional development and the NSW Department of Education will support you to complete or maintain your registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Other benefits include access to a range of leave types, including recreation leave and flex leave, as well as leave loading, travel allowances and health and wellbeing benefits such as our Fitness Passport program. The department will also cover your indemnity insurance as a psychologist while working in our schools.

Special Notes

Total Remuneration Package

Package valued up to $170,470 + incentives (where applicable)

Base salary ranges from $95,317 - $151,742

• plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available dependent on professional experience.

Additional School Information (Optional)

Key accountabilities

In addition, your employment may be subject to the Department’s National Criminal Records Check to determine your suitability for employment.

Note : The selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Targeted Question 1

In 300 words or less, describe a situation that demonstrates your capacity to provide a high-quality psychological service for children and / or young people.

Targeted Question 2

In 300 words or less, describe a situation where you have collaborated or negotiated with other professionals to achieve beneficial outcomes for your client(s).