SPECIAL NOTES

Barrenjoey High School is a proud, comprehensive high school with strong links to its local learning communities. It is an integral part of a cohesive, artistic and creative community. As a progressive high school, we have developed a unique balance between creative excellence, academic achievement and social awareness. Barrenjoey is a school that recognises and celebrates excellence. Success is experienced in many pursuits and we are proud of the variety of opportunities provided for all students. Programs are developed that genuinely strengthen the partnerships between students, parents, staff, local schools and the wider community. The parents, citizens and carers of Barrenjoey High School are highly involved with the school, forming an important link between all members of the Barrenjoey High School community, underpinning the value ‘relationships’ hold in an area with such a strong sense of identity. A proportion of the school’s equity funding will be used to support initiatives developed in the School Excellence Plan (2022-2026). The school is committed to continually improving effective classroom practices, underpinned by high impact professional learning. Staff professional learning will ensure that the explicit teaching of literacy and numeracy skills can be enhanced through improved data collection, analysis and use. This underpins our belief in individualised and differentiated learning. There will also be a focus on NAPLAN and Higher School Certificate performance, including a strategic focus on the deeper analysis and use of data to develop both individual and group support programs. School website Barrenjoey High School
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for 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 we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
Applicants seeking either ongoing full time or ongoing part time employment are encouraged to apply for this position. If the recommended applicant is seeking ongoing part time employment (FTE from 0.1 to 0.9 inclusive), they will be offered an appointment at their desired FTE.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provides counselling and psychological services to students, individually and in groups, including appropriate short term therapeutic interventions undertaken within the constraints of their training, experience and supervision
• 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 outcome

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people
2. General or Provisional Psychology Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
3. Valid and current Working with Children Check clearance
4. Current and valid driver’s licence and ability and willingness to travel between work sites
5. Australian citizenship or permanent residency
   How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please apply online and include:

• A cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) that addresses the key accountabilities and challenges of this role as outlined in the Role Description.
• Your resumé (maximum of 4 pages) which clearly details how your capabilities, knowledge and experience can contribute to support students’ wellbeing.
• Names and contact details of two recent professional referees. Referees are to be professional referees from the last 3 years, who have known you for a minimum period of 6 months in a professional context. At least one referee is to be a current or recent line manager within the last 2 years.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Full Time: 1.0 FTE (Full time equivalent)
Location: Barrenjoey High School
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.
This is a truly collegiate role offering unique challenges and opportunities – both in your professional development and your ability to make an impact on the lives of children and young people.
The successful candidate will be based at Barrenjoey High School and provided with opportunities to work across the lifespan with both primary and high school aged students. Working in a NSW public school will enable you to engage with a diversity of students (and school communities) like no other child and adolescent psychologist role can. This is a chance to use your skills to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people at a time in their lives when it matters most.
School psychologists receive individual professional supervision with the Senior Psychologist Education and participate in group and peer supervision as a member of the broader school counselling team. You will most likely be collaborating with a number of school communities and colleagues, as well as outside agencies, with the opportunity to use and expand the full range of your skills and expertise as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team.
School psychologists are provided with opportunities to participate in continuing professional development and the NSW Department of Education will support you to complete or maintain your registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Other benefits include access to a range of leave types, including recreation leave and flex leave, as well as leave loading, travel allowances and health and wellbeing benefits such as our Fitness Passport program. The department will also cover your indemnity insurance as a psychologist while working in our schools.
Find out more about working as a school psychologist on the School Counselling Service pages of the NSW Department of Education website.

If you are interested in this role, please apply online and include:

• A cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) that addresses the key accountabilities and challenges of this role as outlined in the Role Description.
• Your resumé (maximum of 4 pages) which clearly details how your capabilities, knowledge and experience can contribute to support students’ wellbeing.
• Names and contact details of two recent professional referees. Referees are to be professional referees from the last 3 years, who have known you for a minimum period of 6 months in a professional context. At least one referee is to be a current or recent line manager within the last 2 years