Classification: School Psychologist
Salary: $98,571 - $138,761 plus superannuation
Position No: 08462
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 09 July 2026
Contact Officer: Eleanor Reardon on [email protected]
Details: Clinical Practiceis responsible for the management of the School Psychology Service (the Service) in all ACT public schools and contributes to the strategic direction of the Engagement and Wellbeing Support Services branch.
School psychologists work across behavioural, social, emotional and learning domains to support a student’s wellbeing and learning. They are primarily based in schools and also work within our centralized Assessment and Early Intervention team.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
MANDATORY
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Current full general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. For further information refer to https://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/
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Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
HIGHLY DESIRABLE
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A current Australian driver’s licence.
Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Please provide a written response to the Selection Criteria (maximum four pages), current curriculum vitae/resume and contact details for two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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