Branch: Joseph Banks Secondary College
Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Level 1 - SPS Y2, $93,706 - $103,784 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time
FTE: 0.6
Location: Banksia Grove
Closing Date: 2026-06-26 4:30 PM
This is a six (6) month fixed term, part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency
Joseph Banks Secondary College is an Independent Public School in the suburb of Banksia Grove, approximately 40 kilometres from the Perth CBD. We serve students from surrounding suburbs including Carramar and Tapping. As part of our vision for the College students are included in a culture of excellence, innovation, opportunity and success. Our school develops students into knowledgeable and respectful young adults through challenging, engaging and intentional instruction. Students are given a number of pathways on which to excel during their secondary education, including both curricular and extra-curricular programmes.
Our Creative and Performing Arts High Performance Program supports students interested in visual art, drama, media, dance and music. Amongst other activities students will be able to present their work at semester showcases, art exhibitions, and as part of whole school productions. For budding athletes, the College offers High Performance Programs in Soccer and Netball, while also offering a range of other sports including Rugbyand AFL. Students can compete in their chosen sport at an interschool level and many students find success in local clubs and competitions due to their work on the College teams.
Find out more about our school by visiting Joseph Banks Secondary College or Schools Online
The Role
Joseph Banks Secondary College are seeking to appoint highly dedicated School Psychologist to join their team.
As the successful applicant you will demonstrate outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and be committed to achieving exceptional educational outcomes for all students in this highly multi-cultural school where inclusivity forms an essential component of the school values system. Being a highly competent candidate, you will be key in providing specialist support to school staff in the areas of student behaviour, learning, and mental health and wellbeing, and the ability to collaborate with the school administration to develop evidence-based whole school improvement initiatives targeting and promoting positive teen mental health.
You will demonstrate highly effective skills in situational analysis, problem conceptualisation and the identification of strengths and needs to inform decision making at the individual, group, and systemic levels, plus have a strong commitment to your own professional growth and development, and demonstrate contemporary knowledge of exemplary interventions and support for teens. Strong organisational skills and proactive self-initiative are highly desirable and will enable you to work effectively with tour Wellbeing Warriors team and members of Senior Leadership to develop and implement individualised case management processes for educationally at-risk students.
Ideally, you will be able to exhibit a thorough understanding of psychological, social and organisational learning theories and assessment processes to support staff in developing, implementing and monitoring interventions to achieve appropriate outcomes for a diverse range of students. Experience in department policy, behaviour management in schools and procedures, individual education/risk management plans, behavioural assessment and intervention planning, analysis and application of data and pastoral care programs that promote positive student wellbeing would also be highly desirable for this position
Learn more about how we support school psychologists on our website: Education WA - School Psychologists
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and eligibility requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Liz Smith, Principal, Joseph Banks Secondary College on (08) 9303 7400 or emailing
[email protected]
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
hold or be eligible for provisional or general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
Information about registration with the Psychology Board of Australia can be obtained by calling 1300 419 495 or by visiting www.psychologyboard.gov.au.
More information on employment eligibility can be found here and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF) located at the bottom of this advertisement.
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
Demonstrated ability to implement school psychology services and programs in an educational environment to maximise student learning outcomes.
Demonstrated knowledge of the implementation and evaluation of a variety of psychological approaches appropriate for individual, group and system-level intervention.
Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills, demonstrating the capacity to produce correspondence, reports and case notes, and interview and training (facilitation) skills.
Demonstrated 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.
Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and conceptual skills to issues identification, risk assessment and analysis, intervention and evaluation.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1042081
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our school within the next twelve months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 26 June 2026
