The Role:

As a School Psychologist at Carey, you'll be part of a supportive and dynamic wellbeing team, helping students thrive emotionally, socially and academically. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful connections, provide one-on-one support, and contribute to a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing.

This is a part-time (22.5 hours per week) 3-month fixed-term position to provide cover for long service leave.

Salary: Up to $134,809 per annum (pro-rated), depending on experience.

If this sounds like the role for you, why not apply?!

The Average Day:

• Providing one-on-one therapeutic support to students navigating mental health or emotional challenges.
• Collaborating with teachers and wellbeing staff to identify and support students with emerging or ongoing needs.
• Liaising with parents and external professionals to ensure consistent care and communication.
• Attending wellbeing team or case management meetings to monitor and plan for student support.
• Contributing to the development of proactive wellbeing initiatives and occasional staff training sessions.

The Person:

To be successful in this position, you will be:

• A compassionate and perceptive professional who builds trust easily with students, families, and colleagues.
• A proactive problem-solver with strong clinical judgment and the ability to manage complex mental health needs.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and values open communication.
• A confident communicator who can sensitively engage with diverse individuals and present with clarity to both staff and parents.
• Someone who brings initiative, professionalism, and discretion to all aspects of their work, with a strong commitment to student wellbeing.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is a requirement of employment for this position.

The School:
At Carey, our staff are integral members of our vibrant community, embodying a deep commitment to learning and an innate ability to ignite the same passions within our students.

Grounded in the core values of Care, Growth, and Respect, our staff play a pivotal role in nurturing a culture where every individual is valued, supported, and inspired to thrive.

Want to find out more?
If you are interested in a career at Carey, we're excited to hear from you! Let's work together to inspire young minds at Carey!

To find out more about this opportunity, download the Position Description here.

Applicants with a background in Social Work and experience in mental health support are also encouraged to apply

Click "Apply Now" to submit your up-to-date Curriculum Vitae by 19 May 2025.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Carey Baptist Grammar School is committed to providing a safe environment for all students, acting in their best interests, promoting their wellbeing and keeping them safe at all times.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands and waters surrounding us and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.