Branch: Eastern Goldfields Education Support Centre
Division: Goldfields Education Region
Salary: Level 1 - SPS Y2, $90,977 - $146,769 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 based in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia, rich in ancient and contemporary culture, where history merges with innovation, and young professionals and families grow together in the thriving community. About the Goldfields education region Located in the south-east of Western Australia, the region covers from the Southern Ocean coastline to the Great Sandy Desert along the Northern Territory and South Australian borders.
The Goldfields has a diverse and multicultural heritage with interstate and international migration from the gold rush era and a rich Aboriginal history with traditional ownership of the land being shared among several Aboriginal groups.
Spread across over 955,000 square kilometres - an area nearly four times the size of the United Kingdom - the Goldfields is sparsely populated with a majority of the region's 57,000 people living in the major centres of Kalgoorlie and Esperance.
Home to 38 public schools and 8,085 students located across the region, the Goldfields is well connected with airport, road and rail links to Perth.
About Kalgoorlie-Boulder The city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is approximately 594 km east of Perth, (only an hour's flight) and is Australia's largest Outback City, with a population of more than 33,000 people.
Being a major regional centre and 'mining town', Kalgoorlie-Boulder offers comprehensive facilities, services and infrastructure. It is a place full of opportunities to connect, including through the excellent community activities and events throughout the year.
The role As a school psychologist with the Goldfields education region, you will be joining a dynamic and supportive team of around 20 psychologists, from early career through to many years of experience. You will be part of your local community in this position based in the city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, servicing both local and remote public schools in the region. We are looking for a psychologist with provisional or general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia who is keen to make a difference in the lives of young people, including opportunities to develop culturally responsive professional skills in working with Aboriginal students.
Whether you're a graduate psychologist looking to kick-start your 5+1 internship or a psychologist with many years of experience looking for an adventure, this could be the perfect position for you.
Professional Benefits Salary range of $90,977 - $100,761 (provisional registration), $105,648 - $146,769 (general registration)District allowance of $2,354 p.a.Subsidised accommodation where applicable8 weeks' vacation leave (aligned with school holidays)11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuationMore than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leaveFree relocation (intra and interstate)Psychology Board of Australia approved supervision (if required) and access to our highly regarded School Psychologist Induction Program over two yearsFull details of the role, selection criteria and eligibility requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity in the Goldfields education region, please contact Jonnene Thomson Lead School Psychologist on 0436 673 178 or email ******.
Meet some of our school psychologists Find out why Amanda and Scott chose to begin their psychology careers in public schools.Experienced psychologists Cassandra and Cara love their role in our public schools, mentoring the next generation of psychologists.We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Hold or be eligible for provisional or general registration with the Psychology Board of AustraliaBe an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.Obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; andConsent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Your application should include:
A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this positionA two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDFIt is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE946172
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 06 January 2025
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