Overview

St Leonard’s College is an open-entry, co-educational College offering outstanding education opportunities from Early Learning to Year 12.

St Leonard’s is committed to providing a challenging, enriching, and collaborative learning community, which empowers each individual to nurture their talents and develop as deep reflective thinkers and responsible citizens to enable education for life.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated and suitably qualified Psychologist to join our School community on a full-time, term-time basis.

• Full time, term time opportunity
• Commencing March 2025 (or by negotiation)
• State of the art facilities and teaching spaces
• Dedicated Wellbeing Centre

Reporting to the Counselling Team Leader, the primary role of the College Psychologist is to provide psychological advice and support to students in Years 5 to 12, and care for families and staff when required.

The College Psychologist is expected to make a professional contribution to the College counselling team and to the development of wellbeing programs across the College.

To be successful in this opportunity you will require: 

• Current registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Experience working with children in an early childhood, primary or senior school context
• Proficiency in core psychological test administration, interpretation and report writing
• Competency in psychological/counselling intervention, using recognised, evidence-based approaches
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Capacity to work independently and as a member of a team
• Proven integrity and reliability
• Able to present to a range of audiences
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to use initiative in responding to a range of situations
• Able to work effectively and efficiently under pressure
• Current Working with Children Check

Please view the Position Description for further information about this role.

Applications will close 17 February 2025, however early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to interview and employ a successful candidate before the closing date.

Applications

Applicants should submit, via the online application form (below), their current curriculum vitae, together with any further information in support of their application.

Please note:

1. Applicants are required to supply the name, address and telephone number of three referees, two of whom must be able to comment on the applicant’s professional work (or training), during the past five years.
2. An employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) or Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration is required to be undertaken by any persons working in the field of education who may come into contact with children without direct supervision. The WWCC is valid for a five (5) year period and the VIT for one year.
3. The successful applicant will be required to produce original copies (from which a photocopy will be made) of transcripts of qualifications claimed.
4. To be eligible to apply you must have the legal right to live and work in Australia and meet any entry requirements if you are outside the country.  For advice on obtaining an Australian work or residence visa and our entry requirements visit the Department of Home Affairs at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/
5. Remuneration for any position at St Leonard’s College is in accordance with the St Leonard’s College Agreement 2023.
6. At St Leonard’s College, we value diversity, embracing and celebrating each individual’s contributions, lived experiences, and expertise. Our commitment is to foster an inclusive and respectful workplace culture, ensuring everyone receives the support they need to thrive and succeed.

St Leonard’s College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students. The College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the protection of all children from all forms of child abuse. In this context, the College implements a comprehensive Child Protection Program across the entire College community. In line with the requirements under Ministerial Order 1359, mandatory training relating to Child Safety must be completed upon commencement with the College. All applicants will be required to undergo relevant child protection screenings, including referee and identity checks, and are expected to familiarise themselves with the College’s Child Safe Policy, Child Safe Code of Conduct, and associated policies available on the College website.