At a Glance
- Tasks: Support schools and preschools in meeting children's needs through targeted psychological services.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing student support and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, leave loading, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Full-time role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with diverse needs.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered psychologist with supervisory experience.
Student Support Services works with schools and preschools to provide support to assist them in meeting the needs of all children. The role requires the incumbent to participate in the implementation of a service model that supports the provision of integrated and targeted services to meet the needs of children and young people with additional needs.
We are looking for a Senior Psychologist who will:
- Provide delegated line management, professional support and supervision to psychologists.
- Work with children and young people with developmental, cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural and physical difficulties, and exceptional needs (including giftedness).
- Develop evidence‑based psychological interventions that include proactive, targeted, and intensive strategies adapted for learning and home contexts.
- Focus on proactive whole‑site and partnership approaches.
- Recruit, retain, induct, and provide professional support and supervision of psychologists.
- Maintain professional and service delivery standards.
- Value and prioritize Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing and being.
Qualifications
Essential: Current and full registration (general) with the Psychology Board of Australia. Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor.
Desirable: Area of practice endorsement in educational and developmental psychology and/or clinical psychology and/or counselling psychology.
Special Conditions
The successful applicant is required to obtain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to employment; it must be renewed every five years. The incumbent must undertake the RRHAN -EC Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online Fundamentals course, which must be updated every three years. Additional special conditions referenced in the attached position description.
Remuneration
AHP3 $112,139 - $120,284 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) + leave loading and applicable allowances.
EEO Statement
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional Note
This is a full‑time contract role (1.0 FTE), initially up to 7 months or ending January 2027, with the contract based at either the Whyalla or Port Augusta office.
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part‑time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.
Senior Psychologist in Port Augusta employer: Department for Education, South Australia
Raukkan Aboriginal School offers a unique and fulfilling opportunity for educators to make a significant impact in a culturally rich community. With a strong emphasis on building meaningful relationships and supporting children's wellbeing, the school fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Employees benefit from professional growth opportunities, flexible arrangements, and the chance to immerse themselves in local culture, making it an excellent employer for those passionate about early childhood education.
Contact Details:
Department for Education, South Australia Recruitment Team
