School Psychologist

About us:

MacKillop Education caters for students who are disengaged, or at risk of disengaging, from education. MacKillop Education, informed by our Catholic ethos and values, is committed to equity and access to learning for all children and young people. We believe in the transformative and liberating power of education, supported by a safe community that strives for excellence, enabling every student to flourish and achieve their full potential.

The School Psychologist will provide support to our students and families. In addition, the psychologist will work with staff to enhance their capacity to cater for the diverse learning needs of our students.

This is a Permanent Full-Time opportunity based in Caulfield, VIC within our MacKillop Education Caulfield (MacKillop Specialist School). The position reports to the Campus Principal.

Key Selection Criteria:

• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people, and their families.
• Current registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) – Psychologist only
• Psychology qualification (Master or Doctorate level) preferred, or a relevant degree in Counselling or Social Work.
• Experience in an educational setting is desirable.
• Practice knowledge relevant to working with traumatised and vulnerable children, young people, and families such as: child development and the impact of trauma; including the ability to provide therapeutic clinical assessment and trauma informed interventions.
• A well-developed understanding of Attachment and Trauma Theories, their relationship to child abuse and neglect, and an ability to assist others to understand their associated implications.
• Practice knowledge relevant to working with neurodivergent children and young people, and a well- developed understanding of the social model of disability and the ability to provide neuro-affirmative interventions.
• Experience in working with primary school students who are vulnerable and present with social, emotional and/or cognitive differences.
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary framework, including educational staff.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and well-developed interpersonal skills including a capacity to develop positive relationships with students, parents, caregivers, staff, and external agencies.
• Evidence of personal values consistent with the values of MacKillop Family Services including a willingness to embrace the Sanctuary Model and Commitments.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.

For more information, please contact:

Angela Alibrando at [email protected]

Our offer:

•  Generous salary and leave entitlements in line with the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022
• Salary packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay)
• Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family
• Paid on-site training that contributes to your professional development
• Regular supervision
• Great and Supportive Team
• Awesome Location
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Current valid VIT Registration
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Child Safe Standards 

MacKillop Education schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.