Employment

Perth College is seeking a passionate and experienced School Psychologist to join our Psychology & Counselling Service (PACS). Working within a collaborative and highly supportive team comprising a Lead Psychologist and two Senior Counsellors, you will contribute to the wellbeing and success of students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 across both our Junior and Senior Schools.

This is a 12-month fixed-term, part-time opportunity with an FTE between 0.6–0.8, negotiable to suit the successful candidate. The role is generally worked between 8:00am and 4:00pm, Monday to Friday during school term time. While flexibility is offered within these hours, occasional adjustments may be required to meet the needs of the role and the wider school community.

In this rewarding role, you will provide psychological services to an allocated caseload of students, working closely with the Lead Psychologist, pastoral leaders, parents and guardians to support student wellbeing and development. Responsibilities include conducting psychological assessments, providing short-term counselling and therapeutic interventions, completing risk assessments, developing support and risk management plans, and coordinating referrals to external services when required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current General Registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist.
• Proven experience working with children and/or adolescents, delivering evidence-based assessment, formulation and intervention strategies.
• Experience in a school, educational, or multidisciplinary mental health environment (highly desirable).
• A current Working with Children Check.
• A current National Police Clearance (issued within the past six months).

We welcome applications from newly registered psychologists who have relevant placement experience in a school or related settings.

Why Join Us:

Perth College proudly provides a friendly, supportive and inclusive community.  Here is a snapshot of what our team enjoys:

• Be part of a welcoming, values-driven school where staff feel supported and connected
• Access to professional learning opportunities, and the chance to build your career
• Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and care for the school community
• A fantastic Mount Lawley location just 2kms from the CBD with great local amenities and public transport 
• An onsite café with affordable snacks and lunches 
• Well-equipped staffrooms
• Our weekly catered morning tea and termly lunches bring colleagues together  

It is expected that employees will support the Anglican ethos of the School and all School policies and procedures.

To Apply

The School recognises that Position Statements are dynamic documents which are reviewed as required.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST – JOB DESCRIPTION

Applications close Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 12.00 pm. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received and Perth College reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

Please apply via our seek advert –  SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST Job in Perth WA – SEEK

Perth College is committed to child safety. As part of our recruitment and selection process, all applicants will be required to undergo appropriate pre-employment screening.