St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School is an independent day and boarding school for over 1500 girls from Kindergarten to Year 12. We provide girls with opportunities to pursue personal and academic excellence in a respectful and supportive environment.

We are seeking a fulltime experienced Psychologist to join our large team, for a 1 year fixed term parental leave cover, commencing October 2026. Part-time hours (0.8 FTE) will also be considered.

The Senior School Psychologist is a key member of the school’s Psychology Team, which consists of six psychologists working collaboratively across the School. This role is focused on supporting the wellbeing and mental health of students within designated year groups in the Senior School.

Working closely with the Heads of Year and the Deans of Students and Wellbeing, the Senior School Psychologist plays an important role in identifying students experiencing difficulties and planning appropriate support. This includes providing early intervention, delivering short-term counselling, offering support strategies for teaching staff, and facilitating referrals to external mental health services when needed. Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Provide short-term, evidence based psychological support and interventions to students within the allocated year levels. 
• Work in close partnership with the Wellbeing team, Executive, and Boarding staff to identify and monitor students who may need support.
• Provide consultation and advice to teaching and pastoral care staff regarding student wellbeing and appropriate support strategies.
• Communicate with parents and families to support student wellbeing.
• Facilitate and support referrals to external mental health professionals and services when longer-term or specific care is needed.
• Consult with external professioinals to understand ongoing support needs for students at school.
• Actively participate in school meetings to plan student management and student support.
• Support ongoing professional development of teachers and other school staff around mental health and social-emotional needs of students.

The psychologist will also contribute to a proactive and preventative approach to mental health and wellbeing, assisting students in developing strategies to manage challenges, improve resilience, and maintain engagement in their learning and school life.

Applicants must hold relevant tertiary qualifications in Psychology and registration (or near registration) as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA). Provisionally registered Psychologists may be considered and are encouraged to apply.

Our School Psychologists' employment benefits include paid school holidays and onsite undercover parking. 

Applications close midnight Sunday 19 July 2026. Applications are to be submitted on our website careers page https://www.stmarys.wa.edu.au/st-marys-jobs/current-vacancies/ and will be assessed as they are received and interviews may be arranged prior to the closing date.