School Psychologist

Closes: 02 November 2026

Classification: School Psychologist
Salary: $98,571 - $138,761 plus superannuation
Position No: 34982, Several
Directorate:Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 19 October 2026
Contact Officer: Eleanor Reardon on Eleanor.Reardon@act.gov.au

Details: Clinical Practice is responsible for the management of the School Psychology Service (the 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…