School Psychologist (Ballarat & Bungaree)

Role Description/Criteria

About us
Saints College is a school of the Edmund Rice Education Australia Victorian Schools Ltd. Since 2012, we have led that way in radically inclusive education, by providing a safe, inclusive, and flexible learning environment for young people who have experienced barriers to accessing mainstream education. Our team is committed to supporting young people in re-engaging with learning through neuroaffirming, strengths based and trauma-informed approaches that meet their individual needs.

We prioritise building honest and authentic relationships with young people, their families, and communities, fostering a culture that values, supports, and celebrates the dignity and uniqueness of each person.

We offer a full-time (part-time .8 may be considered for the right candidate), multi-year secondary education program designed to meet the diverse learning needs of young people. Through flexible and innovative teaching methods, we provide a safe, supportive and holistic learning experience that encourages young people to set learning goals, identify and develop their strengths, explore future pathways, and transition into adulthood, employment, further education, and community participation.

Our campuses offer tailored programs that integrate wellbeing and education, ensuring young people receive the individualised support they need to thrive. We work closely with families, community organisations, and support services to provide wraparound support that addresses both educational and personal development needs.

Our Young People
Young people come from diverse backgrounds and often face a significant and complex range of educational, social, developmental, environmental, psychological, health, legal barriers to learning which require unique interventions. Our approach is grounded in the Operation By Principles framework, which combines education with an understanding of trauma-informed practices.

We recognise that each young person’s journey is unique. Our staff are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and empowering learning environment where young people can develop confidence, reconnect with education, and work towards their goals.

Our Team
Opened in 2024, our Ballarat campus is located in a beautifully restored historic school building. With specialist spaces for music, art, and woodwork, it supports up to 120 young people in a welcoming and creative environment. Many are seeking a calm, personalised learning space after experiencing challenges in mainstream education.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced School Psychologist to join our Ballarat Campus to play a vital role in supporting the young person’s academic, social, and emotional development by identifying and addressing challenges early. This position involves conducting initial screenings and assessments to uncover learning or behavioural concerns and referring the young person to specialised support services as needed.

A key aspect of the role is building staff capability through training programs that enhance understanding of conditions impacting learning, in consultation with the Learning and Capability Manager within People and Culture and Governance, Risk and Compliance Team.

This includes ensuring compliance with the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) framework and equipping staff to meet diverse young person’s needs. The role also entails planning and implementing evidence-based interventions at individual, group, and school levels, fostering the young person’s success. Partnerships are integral, requiring collaboration with families, teachers, mental health professionals, and community organisations to provide holistic support. This role underscores the school’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and the wellbeing of every young person.

You will be employed on a Full time ongoing basis, commencing as soon as possible, and will be employed under the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022.

Full time ideal but part time (0.8 FTE) may be considered for the right candidate

Classification for the role is a Category A ESS, offering a salary range of $105,000 to $118,000 (depending on education and experience).

You will need

Ability to commit to and work within our Operating Principles; Respect, Participation, Safe and Legal and Honesty
Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check and provide a National Police Check certificate
A minimum of 3–5 years experience working as a registered psychologist, ideally within an educational or child/youth mental health setting
Experience supporting children and adolescents across a range of developmental, behavioural, and wellbeing needs.
Strong skills and knowledge to perform educational and clinical assessments for ADHD and Autism.
Strong Interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to successfully communicate with a range of people
Experience in supporting young people with disability and/or neurodivergence
The ability to inspire and engage young people with learning activities
Be willing to support young people and our team members to reach their potential
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity.

To Apply

Please visit our website, learn about our work, and review the position information in Careers at Saints College Careers.

Applications must be submitted using the Apply on our careers page and include:

A letter of introduction and a one-page response to the duties and responsibilities listed in the position description and how you would meet them;
A current curriculum vitae outlining previous experience and skills;
Two referees (including contact details). Please include a referee from current or most recent place of employment, if this is a school it needs to be the principal. For further information contact the People & Culture team: recruitment@saints.vic.edu.au
Applications will be assessed as they come through and the vacancy may be filled prior to the closing date of 4pm, 13th March 2026

We are a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition and are recognised as a leading organisation for the provision of educational and social inclusion programs for disenfranchised young people.

All applicants will be subject to EREA’s and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with our commitment to child protection policies and procedures. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Please review the Information Collection Notice on our website for details about how we manage your employment application information.

We are a child safe environment, committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and participation of all children and young people under our care. All staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards MO1359. All staff abide by the Child Safety Code of Conduct available at: Child Safe Standards: Policy | saintscollege.vic.edu.au

POSITION DESCRIPTION


Application Procedure

To Apply

Saints College - Administration - Career - View Job - School Psychologist

Email: peopleandculture@saints.vic.edu.au

Applications close 4pm 20 February 2026

Details:
Address: 385 Queensberry Street
North Melbourne

Phone: 9269 6900

Website: https://https://saintscollege.vic.edu.au


Co-Principal: Mr Michael Crowe

Enquiries: executiveprincipal@saints.vic.edu.au

Co-Principal: Ms Chloe Hand

Applications Close: 13/03/2026

Position: Catholic Education Staff

Type: Ongoing

Hours per Week: Full-time