If you are a psychologist who enjoys working with schools to support students to access and participate in education, we have the job for you. 

What we offer:

•  Competitive pay: Enjoy some of the best pay and conditions in Australia.
• Generous superannuation: 11.5%, increasing to 12.5% from 1 January 2026.
• Relocation support: Up to $12K reimbursement for interstate and international teachers, plus extra for dependents.
• Salary packaging: Options with full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Supportive environment: Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

 Why join us?  

• Career opportunities: Benefit from ongoing support and varied pathways to develop your skills and experience as a psychologist.
•  Work-life balance: Enjoy working in a setting which understands that flexibility is the key to success.
• Focus on wellbeing: Work under an Enterprise Agreement that prioritises wellbeing. 

About the ACT Education Directorate: 

We deliver public education for children and young people in the ACT. Our mission is to offer excellent, fair and equitable education. We want all students to feel safe, valued and supported to thrive. 

The Directorate’s intent is that:

• Every child, young person and adult will benefit from a high quality and accessible education, childcare and training system.
• Every student will learn, thrive and be equipped with the skills and attitudes to lead fulfilling, productive and responsible lives.
• Our highly educated and skilled community will contribute to the economic and social prosperity of our city and the nation

About the role: 

Clinical Practice is responsible for the management of the School Psychology 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 based in schools and are supported by an Assessment and Early Intervention team. 

School psychologists provide a psychological service to enhance student learning, engagement and wellbeing.

Your major activities include but are not limited to:

• Conducting psychological and educational assessments, writing comprehensive reports and providing recommendations.
• Provision of psychological intervention for children and young people.
• Conducting mental health risk assessments.
• Assisting in managing critical incidents.
• Consulting and collaborating with key stakeholders, including teachers, parents, carers, school administrators and external agencies to support and enhance student learning and wellbeing.
•  Consultation, development, and evaluation of behaviour, social emotional and individual learning plans.
• When appropriate, support student learning and wellbeing by making referrals to directorate programs and external agencies.
• Assisting in the selection, design, implementation and evaluation of prevention programs.
• Providing information and psychological education to students, school staff, parents, carers and external stakeholders; and
• Supporting the development of policy and processes. 

What we’re looking for: 

• Qualifications and experience: A recognised tertiary qualification and demonstrated experience working with school aged young people.
• Passion: A genuine desire to see students thrive and succeed in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Adaptability and flexibility: An ability to build strong relationships with students and school communities, capacity to adapt strategies and interventions to meet complex needs and work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams to support student success. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

To apply, you must have:

• Current full general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. For further information refer to https://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/
• Acurrent 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 (act.gov.au) 

Highly desirable:

• A current Australian driver’s licence.

Notes: 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.

For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au