Independent Public School - Kimberley Education Region East Kimberley College Lead School Psychologist 00033774 Lead School Psychologist - $144,817 per annum (SEA GA 2021)
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE855936
This position is offered fixed-term, full-time ( for a 12 month period, with the possibility of extension (12 months) and/or permanency.
The Department of Education is seeking to appoint a motivated and dynamic lead school psychologist, based in Kununurra to support the Kimberley Education Region.
Advanced Skills School Psychologist (ASSP) status is required for permanent appointment to a lead school psychologist position. Candidates with and without ASSP status are encouraged to apply to this fixed-term position – should the successful candidate not hold ASSP status, permanent appointment will be subject to obtaining this status within the 12 month period of appointment.
As a lead school psychologist, you will provide professional leadership and support to a small team of dedicated and dynamic school psychologists in the region, based in Kununurra as well as the other the locations of Fitzroy Crossing, Derby and Broome. The team comprises school psychology graduates through to experienced officers and you will ideally work collaboratively with another Lead School Psychologist (based in Broome). Some travel within and external to the region will be required, including overnight stays.
You will be directly accountable to the Director of Education and professionally accountable to the Department’s Chief Psychologist, with your practice guided and directed by Department policies and guidelines and the Psychology Board of Australia’s (Board) professional standards. The successful applicants will ensure effective deployment of school psychologists and provide direct advice to the Director of Education, principals and the system in the assessment and response to complex issues and situations, including emergency and critical incident management.
The lead school psychologist provides leadership and access to professional support and learning for all school psychologists, including ensuring professional supervision for provisionally registered psychologists to achieve standards outlined in the Competency Framework for school psychologists. The position assures the quality of all school psychologists’ practice meets the professional standards of the Department and the Board and also leads in the provision of contemporary psychological practices. Broad experience and capacity to provide leadership across all core areas of the service (mental health, learning, behaviour and disability) and the ability to provide Board approved supervision will be advantageous.
Important additional benefits
1. Subsidised housing
2. Free relocation
3. Locality allowance
4. Air-conditioning subsidy
5. A guaranteed place in the 2024 Development Program for Aspiring School Psychology Leaders
The Kimberley Education Region is one of eight regions within the Western Australian Department of Education, and includes schools from as far northeast as Kununurra, Wyndham and Kalumburu to Bidyadanga (La Grange) in the southeast. Over 5000 students attend public schools in the region, dotted across hundreds of thousands of square kilometres.
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):
The criteria align with Phase 3 described in the Competency Framework for School Psychologists.
6. Demonstrated highly-proficient skills and the application of scientific practitioner models that contribute to system-level understandings and decision making.
7. Demonstrated application of exemplary specialist knowledge and skills and the provision of leadership in the development of programs and interventions.
8. Demonstrated ability to clarify and communicate complex concepts and provide feedback and critical evaluation on the school psychology profession, system policy, direction and operation.
9. Demonstrated leadership of strategic partnerships to build capacity, influence systemic policy and undertake interventions and prevention programs.
10. Demonstrated leadership and engagement in a variety of professional activities that indicate critical self-reflection, flexibility, exemplary practice and the development of learning communities
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 East Kimberley College 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:
11. A five (5) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
12. A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
13. The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
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:
14. complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
15. complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
16. complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; and
17. complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
18. provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
19. hold or be eligible for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
20. obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment
21. obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
Employees are required to have achieved Advanced Skills School Psychologist status for permanent appointment to this position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before (WST) on Friday, 3 November 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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WORK TYPE: Fixed Term - Full Time FTE: LOCATION: Kununurra CLOSING DATE: 2023-11-03 4:30 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD) Position Title Lead School Psychologist Agency Department of Education Salary Location Kununurra Unit/Division Independent Public School - Kimberley Education Region Branch East Kimberley College Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Position No. 00033774 Closing Date Position Title Lead School Psychologist Branch East Kimberley College Location Kununurra Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Closing Date Salary Agency Department of Education Company Information Description
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE855936
This position is offered fixed-term, full-time ( for a 12 month period, with the possibility of extension (12 months) and/or permanency.
The Department of Education is seeking to appoint a motivated and dynamic lead school psychologist, based in Kununurra to support the Kimberley Education Region.
Advanced Skills School Psychologist (ASSP) status is required for permanent appointment to a lead school psychologist position. Candidates with and without ASSP status are encouraged to apply to this fixed-term position – should the successful candidate not hold ASSP status, permanent appointment will be subject to obtaining this status within the 12 month period of appointment.
As a lead school psychologist, you will provide professional leadership and support to a small team of dedicated and dynamic school psychologists in the region, based in Kununurra as well as the other the locations of Fitzroy Crossing, Derby and Broome. The team comprises school psychology graduates through to experienced officers and you will ideally work collaboratively with another Lead School Psychologist (based in Broome). Some travel within and external to the region will be required, including overnight stays.
You will be directly accountable to the Director of Education and professionally accountable to the Department’s Chief Psychologist, with your practice guided and directed by Department policies and guidelines and the Psychology Board of Australia’s (Board) professional standards. The successful applicants will ensure effective deployment of school psychologists and provide direct advice to the Director of Education, principals and the system in the assessment and response to complex issues and situations, including emergency and critical incident management.
The lead school psychologist provides leadership and access to professional support and learning for all school psychologists, including ensuring professional supervision for provisionally registered psychologists to achieve standards outlined in the Competency Framework for school psychologists. The position assures the quality of all school psychologists’ practice meets the professional standards of the Department and the Board and also leads in the provision of contemporary psychological practices. Broad experience and capacity to provide leadership across all core areas of the service (mental health, learning, behaviour and disability) and the ability to provide Board approved supervision will be advantageous.
Important additional benefits
22. Subsidised housing
23. Free relocation
24. Locality allowance
25. Air-conditioning subsidy
26. A guaranteed place in the 2024 Development Program for Aspiring School Psychology Leaders
The Kimberley Education Region is one of eight regions within the Western Australian Department of Education, and includes schools from as far northeast as Kununurra, Wyndham and Kalumburu to Bidyadanga (La Grange) in the southeast. Over 5000 students attend public schools in the region, dotted across hundreds of thousands of square kilometres.
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):
The criteria align with Phase 3 described in the Competency Framework for School Psychologists.
27. Demonstrated highly-proficient skills and the application of scientific practitioner models that contribute to system-level understandings and decision making.
28. Demonstrated application of exemplary specialist knowledge and skills and the provision of leadership in the development of programs and interventions.
29. Demonstrated ability to clarify and communicate complex concepts and provide feedback and critical evaluation on the school psychology profession, system policy, direction and operation.
30. Demonstrated leadership of strategic partnerships to build capacity, influence systemic policy and undertake interventions and prevention programs.
31. Demonstrated leadership and engagement in a variety of professional activities that indicate critical self-reflection, flexibility, exemplary practice and the development of learning communities
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 East Kimberley College 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:
32. A five (5) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
33. A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
34. The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
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:
35. complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
36. complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
37. complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; and
38. complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
39. provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
40. hold or be eligible for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
41. obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment
42. obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
Employees are required to have achieved Advanced Skills School Psychologist status for permanent appointment to this position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before (WST) on Friday, 3 November 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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