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Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Kensington Primary School School Psychologist 00035275 Level 1 - SPS Y2, $83,312 - $134,404 per annum (SEA GA 2021)

Advertised Vacancy Number : IPS / SP857210

This is a permanent part-time ( position commencing in Term 1, 2024

Kensington Primary School (PS) is looking for a collaborative, flexible, skilled and highly motivated school psychologist to join the team and support our school. Teamwork is key to our success as we have built whole school approaches across the curriculum and work closely with our colleagues to deliver programs that support inclusivity, student agency and engagement.

The successful applicant will work with staff to put in place effective strategies to address identified learning needs, social and behavioural needs, provide individual support to students at risk and work at a strategic level with school leaders to maintain effective responses to intervention at a whole school level. The School Psychologist will assist with the development and implementation of school-based support services and programs and operate as a member of a collaborative and coordinated team.

As a team player, the successful applicant will be an active member of the school community who invests in building proactive relationships with teaching staff, students and their caregivers. You will utilise your professional knowledge to deliver school psychology services as agreed with the school and within your professional responsibility. The successful applicant will ideally have a good understanding of school systems and effective school and classroom student engagement practices. The successful applicant will also be able to contribute psychological understanding and interventions to support student engagement and wellbeing.

Our students come from a diverse range of social and cultural backgrounds. The school encourages close ties with the community and collaboration with colleagues. A sense of community is very important at Kensington. We have an active and supportive parent body, and an active and collaborative staff. We model respectful relationships (with students, staff, and community members) and have high expectations for all students.

Our motto, “Together we Achieve,” emphasises teamwork.

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide a learning environment that fosters successful students, excellence in teaching and learning, and engaged parents and community partners.

VISION STATEMENT

Develop our students’ potential, enabling their positive contribution to the world.

VALUES

Creativity

Respect

Integrity

Safety

Perseverance

In order to achieve our vision, we strive for excellence through individual development of students, taking into account differing learning styles, strengths and needs. We endeavour to empower students to take responsibility for their learning, instilling in students the belief that learning is a lifelong process. Wellbeing is a key focus at the school. We provide an attractive, caring, challenging and supportive environment in which all students are accorded respect, develop self-belief and acceptance of self.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria) :

• Ability to implement school psychology services and programs in an educational environment to maximise student learning outcomes.
• Knowledge of the implementation and evaluation of a variety of psychological approaches appropriate for individual, group and system-level intervention.
• High level written and oral communication skills, demonstrating the capacity to produce correspondence, reports and case notes, and interview and training (facilitation) skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, which demonstrate an ability to function in a self-directed way, and as a member of an interdisciplinary team, working with a range of clients across the lifespan, Department personnel and inter-agency partners across a variety of contexts.
• Ability to apply analytical and conceptual skills to issues identification, risk assessment and analysis, intervention and evaluation.

Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further information about Kensington Primary School can be found by visiting or

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available

For further job related information :

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include :

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

ELIGIBILITY AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Employees will be required to :

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

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WORK TYPE :   Permanent - Part Time FTE :   LOCATION :   Kensington CLOSING DATE :   2023-11-10 4 : 30 PM

YYYY-MM-DD) Position Title School Psychologist Agency Department of Education Salary Location Kensington Unit / Division Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Branch Kensington Primary School Work Type Permanent - Part Time Position No. 00035275 Closing Date Position Title School Psychologist Branch Kensington Primary School Location Kensington Work Type Permanent - Part Time Closing Date Salary Agency Department of Education Company Information Description

Advertised Vacancy Number : IPS / SP857210

This is a permanent part-time ( position commencing in Term 1, 2024

Kensington Primary School (PS) is looking for a collaborative, flexible, skilled and highly motivated school psychologist to join the team and support our school. Teamwork is key to our success as we have built whole school approaches across the curriculum and work closely with our colleagues to deliver programs that support inclusivity, student agency and engagement.

The successful applicant will work with staff to put in place effective strategies to address identified learning needs, social and behavioural needs, provide individual support to students at risk and work at a strategic level with school leaders to maintain effective responses to intervention at a whole school level. The School Psychologist will assist with the development and implementation of school-based support services and programs and operate as a member of a collaborative and coordinated team.

As a team player, the successful applicant will be an active member of the school community who invests in building proactive relationships with teaching staff, students and their caregivers. You will utilise your professional knowledge to deliver school psychology services as agreed with the school and within your professional responsibility. The successful applicant will ideally have a good understanding of school systems and effective school and classroom student engagement practices. The successful applicant will also be able to contribute psychological understanding and interventions to support student engagement and wellbeing.

Our students come from a diverse range of social and cultural backgrounds. The school encourages close ties with the community and collaboration with colleagues. A sense of community is very important at Kensington. We have an active and supportive parent body, and an active and collaborative staff. We model respectful relationships (with students, staff, and community members) and have high expectations for all students.

Our motto, “Together we Achieve,” emphasises teamwork.

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide a learning environment that fosters successful students, excellence in teaching and learning, and engaged parents and community partners.

VISION STATEMENT

Develop our students’ potential, enabling their positive contribution to the world.

VALUES

Creativity

Respect

Integrity

Safety

Perseverance

In order to achieve our vision, we strive for excellence through individual development of students, taking into account differing learning styles, strengths and needs. We endeavour to empower students to take responsibility for their learning, instilling in students the belief that learning is a lifelong process. Wellbeing is a key focus at the school. We provide an attractive, caring, challenging and supportive environment in which all students are accorded respect, develop self-belief and acceptance of self.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria) :

Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further information about Kensington Primary School can be found by visiting or

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available

For further job related information :

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include :

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

ELIGIBILITY AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Employees will be required to :

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

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