Position Information
*This position may be eligible to be relocated to another base school within the geographical area supported by the role. For clarification, please contact the panel convenor.
The NSW Department of Education serves the community by providing world-class education for students of all ages. We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education sector. We are the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We are committed to fostering vibrant, sustainable and high-performing vocational and higher education sectors. We are responsible for enacting NSW Government policy, driving improvement in education, and overseeing policy, funding and compliance issues relating to non-government schools. We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as First Peoples of Australia.
The Leader Psychology Practice leads and supervises a team of Senior Psychologists Education and District Guidance Officers to provide high quality psychology services in NSW public schools.
The Leader Psychology Practice develops and implements strategies to enhance psychology services in schools, including professional development and support for the school counselling workforce. They work closely with schools, other members of education support teams and agencies to improve student learning and wellbeing outcomes.