School Psychologist – Narrandera High School (Berrigan …, Berrigan Shire Council

Job Description School Psychologist – Narrandera High School (0000B9ZT) Location: Regional NSW – Riverina & Murray Number of Positions: 1 Closing Date: 27-May-2026, 6:00:00 AM Total Remuneration Package: Package valued up to $182,461 + incentives (where applicable). Base salary ranges from $101,122
- $160,983* plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available dependent on professional experience. *Note there is no automatic progression to the $160,983 SPAC salary level. Contact Phone number: | Contact School Admin: About the Role Full Time: 1.0 FTE. This role is based at Narrandera High School and provides counselling and psychological assessment to support student learning, wellbeing, and mental health. School psychologists work within a multidisciplinary team, engage with primary and high school aged students, and collaborate with educators, families, and outside agencies. The position offers opportunities for professional supervision, continuing career development, and support for maintaining registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Key Accountabilities
- Provides counselling and psychological services to students, individually and in groups, including short‑term therapeutic interventions within the limits of training, supervision, and experience.
- Engages with and implements the procedures of the Professional Practice Framework for the NSW School Counselling Service.
- Works in consultation with the principal, school executive, staff and student support services to improve student learning and wellbeing outcomes and implement current departmental priorities.
- Contributes to the social, emotional, and academic development of students, and supports schools and students with complex behavioural needs.
- Administers cognitive, social, emotional and behavioural assessment of students, reports on the results of assessments and interventions, and collaborates to improve learning, wellbeing and mental health outcomes.
- Works collaboratively with learning and support teams, parents and carers, and other agencies to develop appropriate school‑based support for students.
- Responds as part of a team to assist schools experiencing serious incidents.
- Refers students and/or their families and carers to other agencies that will support the development of student health and wellbeing outcomes. Essential Requirements
- Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy, Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG Inc, and the Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
- General or Provisional Psychology Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
- Valid and current Working with Children Check clearance – WWCC must be NSW.
- Current and valid driver’s licence with ability to travel between work sites; must have a valid unrestricted provisional or full driver’s licence.
- Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Application Process Applicants seeking either permanent full‑time or permanent part‑time employment are encouraged to apply for this position. If the recommended applicant is seeking permanent part‑time employment (FTE from 0.1 to 0.9 inclusive), they will be offered an appointment at their desired FTE. To apply online, include:
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the key accountabilities and challenges of the role.
- Your résumé (maximum 4 pages) clearly detailing how your capabilities, knowledge and experience can support students’ wellbeing.
- Names and contact details of two recent professional referees, with at least one referee being a current or recent line manager within the last 2 years.
- The following questions addressed (half a page each):
- Experience in counselling using evidence‑based interventions and understanding of the mental health needs of children and young people.
- Experience in the psychological assessment of children and young people, including case formulation and report writing.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with key stakeholders to improve the learning and wellbeing outcomes of children and young people, including students from diverse backgrounds and needs. Documents:
- Role Description
- Aboriginal Education Policy Applicants must obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number as a condition of employment if not already held. The employment may also be subject to the Department’s National Criminal Records Check. All applications must be lodged electronically. No paper‑based application will be accepted. EEO & Diversity Statement The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia, delivering high‑quality public education to two‑thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. If adjustments are needed to enable applicants to participate fully, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided. We support the values of the NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion. Remuneration & Incentives Package valued up to $182,461 + incentives (where applicable). Base salary ranges from $101,122 – $160,983*. Rural and remote incentives of $20,000–$30,000 per annum may be available depending on remoteness and school type. Additional Information We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ru2a8