Psychologist at Catholic Education Office of WA

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Sep, 26

Salary

137373.0

Posted On

08 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychological Assessment, Crisis Management, Collaborative Problem Solving, Evidence-Based Practice, Case Management, Interpersonal Skills, Professional Learning Delivery, Data Interpretation, Ethical Decision Making, Report Writing, Psychometric Testing, Stakeholder Engagement

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Psychologist For over 150 years, our schools, colleges, early learning centres and out of school care programs, have been an integral part of education in Western Australia. Together we form the state’s second-largest education provider, with more than 84,500 students relying on our nearly 14,000 dedicated staff each day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every child can achieve their full potential, and our office teams support schools to do exactly that. We are currently seeking a full time ongoing Psychologist to join our team! The Role The role of Psychologist belongs to the Psychology, Safety and Wellbeing team in the School Improvement and Wellbeing directorate. We have 5 office campuses across the state and this role will be based at our St Catherine’s Centre. As a Psychologist you will have responsibility for a group of Catholic schools in Western Australia. The psychologist provides specialist skills and works collaboratively with Catholic schools, Catholic communities and other professionals in meeting the psychological and educational needs associated with student learning, behaviour, attendance, crisis response, mental health and wellbeing. The primary accountabilities for this role include but are not limited to: Build and sustain collaborative partnerships with school-based staff, office-based staff, parents/ carers, and others to enhance and empower individuals and schools. Engage in collaborative problem solving which combines joint problem exploration, assessment, intervention and review to generate effective solutions. Assist schools with the development and implementation of whole school multi-tiered systems, policies, processes, and programs relevant to student learning, behaviour, attendance, and mental health. Build capacity of school staff through planning, developing, and delivering professional learning and training relating to specific areas of need and system priorities. Assist schools with preventing, planning for and responding to serious incident and crisis management. Assist with the assessment and referral of students when there is concern for possible harm to themselves or others. Administer psychological assessments and complete reports to appraise the cognitive, psychological, social, and behavioural functioning of students. Assist with the development of plans and provide documentation to support applications for additional services. Benefits of the role A competitive salary: CEWA Psychologist salary scale [$93,706 - $137,373 per annum, full-time rate plus superannuation. Additional paid leave during office closures over Christmas and Easter. Psychologists also receive additional 13 days of annual leave pro rata per annum. Access to annual leave is predominantly contained to the school holiday periods unless otherwise agreed Free onsite parking. Corporate health insurance discounts. Access to the Fitness Passport program. Employee Assistance Program: access confidential counselling and wellbeing support for yourself and your family. Ongoing professional learning opportunities to support further education. Flexible work arrangements, where operationally appropriate. Wellbeing initiatives including annual flu vaccinations and workplace health checks. Selection Criteria A. ESSENTIAL: 1. Prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. 2. Hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles full or provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). 3. Demonstrated skills in the provision of contemporary evidence-based psychological practices as it relates to children, young people, and schools 4. Ability to engage in collaborative problem-solving processes that serves as a vehicle for planning, implementation, and evaluation 5. Ability to systematically collect, interpret and integrate data to summarise findings and evaluate intervention effectiveness 6. Ability to lead the development and implementation of appropriate programs, interventions and evaluations at the school community, regional and systemic level 7. Ability to complete psychometric assessments, develop interventions and make recommendations 8. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a highly productive environments as part of a collaborative team 9. Ability to engage in effective ethical and professional decision- making that reflects recognition of the Catholic ethos and the diverse needs of children, families and schools 10. Ability to self-reflect and monitor effectiveness, actively seeks out consultation and demonstrates openness and responsiveness to feedback 11. Demonstrated high quality written skills and competence in the use of information and communication technologies B. HIGHLY DESIRABLE: 1. Experience working within education. 2. Experience working with Aboriginal and culturally diverse peoples. 3. Experience working with students with disability. Information for Applicants To access a copy of the Position Description please click here: Psychologist Position Description Interested applicants should submit: A cover letter briefly addressing the selection criteria. A curriculum vitae outlining their employment history, qualifications and certifications and be able to provide a minimum of two professional references. The successful applicant will need to provide: National criminal history check as issued by the Department of Education WA. 100 points of identification AHPRA registration Applications for this role close no later than 5pm Monday 22 June 2026. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration. If you require support with submitting your application, please contact our Talent Advisors at careers@cewa.edu.au. Applications can be submitted by clicking apply and uploading your application to our website. Please note that applications will not be accepted via email. All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

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Responsibilities

The Psychologist provides specialist psychological and educational support to students across a group of Catholic schools in Western Australia. Key duties include administering assessments, managing crises, and collaborating with school staff to implement mental health and wellbeing programs.