This position is to commence Term 1, 2023
Scots All Saints College is an independent, multi-campus P-12 co-educational day and boarding school located in Bathurst, Central West NSW.
The College is a school of the Presbyterian Church of Australia and provides unparalleled space and learning opportunities in an environment where students can develop academically, culturally, socially and spiritually.
The Provisional Psychologist position will be either full time or part time and works as a member of the Scots All Saints College Wellbeing Team and will:
- Apply psychological expertise to enhance and support the cognitive, emotional, social, physical and spiritual wellbeing of students from Preparatory to Year 12
- Provide counselling using evidence-based interventions to improve the wellbeing of students
- Undertake cognitive, emotional and behavioural assessments to identify and create school-based supports
- Work collaboratively with the College leadership team, learning support, parents, carers and other agencies to enhance learning and wellbeing
- Collect, collate and maintain student clinical information and records to meet legislative, ethical and system requirements to inform research and policy development
- Respond to and assist the College in their response to critical incidents and emergencies
The successful candidate will have:
- Appropriate qualifications in psychology
- Valid and current Working with Children Check clearance
- Be provisionally registered with AHPRA (4+2 or 5+1) or eligible to register as a Provisional Psychologist (5+1) in the upcoming six months
- Ability and willingness to travel between campuses. This will require a current and valid driver’s licence.
- Experience working with children and adolescents desirable
- Able to work collaboratively in a large and diverse team
- Exceptional personal standards of honesty, integrity and professionalism
- Highly refined communication skills, both written and verbal
- Able to uphold and promote the Christian values and ethos of the College
Early applications are invited as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.
Please note, only candidates who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted by the College.
HOW TO APPLY
Email your application to the HR Manager, Catherine McDonnell [email protected]
Please submit the following:
1. A cover letter addressed to the Head of College, Mr Richard Ford, addressing your suitability for the role at Scots All Saints College responding to the Role-Related Responsibilities listed in the Position Description, which can be found at www.scotsallsaints.nsw.eud.au/employment/
2. A current resume including the name and contact details of two (2) referees.
Further information on this position can be obtained by phoning the Human Resources Manager, Catherine McDonnell 6331 2766 or by emailing [email protected]
CLOSE DATE: 2nd December 2022