The Department for Education, Children and Young People is proudly Tasmanian Government’s core child-centred agency. This means everything we do is to support children, young people and their families.

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.

Who we’re looking for

Our school psychologists are key in providing critical evidence-based services to our students, teachers and families to optimise wellbeing, engagement and academic success. We are looking for psychologists with proven experience and knowledge in the provision of child and adolescent psychological assessment, diagnosis and development services.

Our ideal candidate

• Demonstrates the ability to provide psychological counselling, therapy and programs for individuals and groups for a range of mental health, emotional and family issues.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Has genuine motivation and passion to work with children, young people and their families
• Is committed to self-care, continuous improvement, learning and practice reflection

What we’re offering

• Support with the cost of relocation
• Pathways to leadership
• Professional Learning opportunities and a generous budget to support your needs
• 11.8 weeks annual leave (pro-rata – including public holidays that fall during school holidays)
• Formal professional practise supervision with Board Approved Supervisors and paid internship pathways to registration.

Applicants at all stages of their career, including new graduates, are encouraged to apply.

Essential requirements

You will be required to:

• Hold a current Registration to work with vulnerable people
• Registration as a Psychologist within Tasmania in accordance with the provisions of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Tasmania) Act 2010 or
• Possess a degree with a fourth year qualification in Psychology which will enable registration following two years of supervised practice as a School Psychologist.

Why the Department for Education Children and Young People?

This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities. Our ultimate goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning. The child is at the centre of everything we do, and the way we do it.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our Department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure Bright lives. Positive futures. for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions.

How to Apply

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click 'Apply Now' and follow application instruction.

The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.

We strongly encourage all applicants to talk to our contact officer for an overview of the role. You can also visit our web site for further information about working with us.

Contact us for more information:

Please contact Heather Rutherford, Senior School Psychologist on 0417 329 665 or [email protected] using the subject line: School Psychologists - Professional Support - North West enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.