School Psychologist

Hume Anglican Grammar is a multi-campus co-educational Anglican Diocesan School offering education from Prep to Year 12 in the Northern growth corridor of Melbourne.  Our multi-campus model provides a distinct advantage, enabling us to attract, develop and retain outstanding staff and leaders. With broad career pathways, rich opportunities for collaboration, and the capacity to invest in professional growth and capability, we foster an environment where staff thrive. Combined with our values-driven culture, respectful community, and engaged students who are eager to learn, Hume Anglican Grammar offers an exceptional place to work and build a rewarding career.

• Hume has an open enrolment policy so educates children from many faiths and with a diverse range of backgrounds and abilities.  

• The School aspires to develop young people who are kind, creative, inquiring, socially and emotionally at ease, and who strive to achieve their personal best in all their endeavours.  

• With campuses already in Mickleham, Donnybrook and Kalkallo, the School has announced its acquisition of a 10-hectare parcel of land in Wollert for its fourth campus planned to open in 2033. This campus will comprise another two Primary schools and a Secondary school and when it reaches its capacity, will enrol over 2,500 students. In all, Hume Anglican Grammar will ultimately educate over 6,000 students.  

• As one of Victoria’s fastest growing schools, it is expected to be one of the largest non-government schools in the state, with plans for further expansion.  

Hume provides its students with an education that prepares them for the challenges of life, equips them to contribute to the community in an environment based on Christian values and at a cost affordable to as many families as possible. By establishing high standards in all that we do, every student is encouraged and supported to discover and fulfil their unique potential.  

It is not by chance that we have young people who readily display warmth, humour and respect for one another and their teachers.  

Hume Anglican Grammar acknowledges the critical role of the School Psychologist in helping to support students across the school community. Through this role the school can provide support for students when they are experiencing personal difficulties that impact upon their overall wellbeing. The School Psychologist is required to provide child and adolescent psychological services in the school and to work with other staff to support students and families. An important aspect of the role is to facilitate access to education and participation in school and to maximise educational outcomes for students.

The School Psychologist will be a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and have an extensive background in counselling and cognitive and educational assessments of children and/or adolescents. They will liaise closely with key leaders of the school, especially those entrusted with student wellbeing responsibilities, so that together they can provide timely and proactive support for our students. The School Psychologist will be recognised and highly respected by colleagues, parents, and community members as an individual with appropriate experience to be able to carry out the key duties of this role. They will have demonstrated a clear understanding of processes and procedures associated with handling case-sensitive situations and of the importance of maintaining strict confidentiality, where appropriate.

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in psychology and full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• Commitment to act in accordance with the ethical and professional guidelines outlined by the AHPRA

• Demonstrated experience in conducting educational and psychological assessments

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the stages of child and adolescent development

• Exemplary counselling experience, preferably within a school environment with school aged children and/or adolescents

• Approachability and trust

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with students

• Ability to positively influence the development of student wellbeing

• Commitment to professional learning and improvement

• Personal sense of initiative, enthusiasm, and high energy

• A resourceful team member able to operate in a mentoring, collaborative, and inclusive manner

• Self-motivation and empathy

• Cultural awareness and a commitment to inclusivity

• Working with children check / National police criminal history check or willingness to attain

   

Key Selection Criteria:

1. Experience in child/adolescent educational and behaviour assessments

2. Experience in child/adolescent counselling

3. Proven ability to work in a school, or similar environment, in developing strong relationships with key stakeholders

4. Excellent organisational and time management skills

5. Ability to successfully manage several diverse tasks in a busy school environment.

Why work with us?   

Check out the Employment page on our Website! Employment | Hume Anglican Grammar (humegrammar.vic.edu.au)