Psychologist
Psychologist
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Geelong Grammar School is one of the worlds leading coeducational boarding and day schools. Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12 Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students staff and the community. We believe in prioritising wellbeing adventure creativity and academic rigour and we value wisdom.
Situated in the Geelong suburb of Newtown Bostock House campus caters for approximately 100 students from Early Learning to Year 4.
We seek to appoint a Psychologist or qualified School Counsellor with specialist knowledge of child developmentto support the needs of childrenin the Geelong Grammar School environment. This position is offered on a parttime basis 1 day per week between 8.30 am4.30 pm)during term time only commencing Term 32025.
About the role:
The School Psychologist is responsible for the following tasks:
Providing individual and group counselling interventionsto students in Early Learning to Year 4 as required
Working closely with parents around concerns for their childs wellbeing
Liaising and collaborating with other multidisciplinary staff (including external health providers and Geelong Grammar School staff such as teachers and nurses) to facilitate and coordinate student access to treatment and positive outcomes
Maintaining adequate professional records of clinical practice
Actively participate in meetings focusing on student management and case consultation.
Maintaining appropriate confidentiality
Ensuring ongoing professional development and continuous improvement
Demonstrating a high regard for students and their family in the context of the overall Geelong Grammar School community
About you:
To be successful in this role you will need:
Advanced skills in counselling interventions for children
Knowledge of child development and mental health
Relevant tertiary qualifications
Current Driver License
Must have a Working with Children Check (Employee)
Registration as a psychologist with AHPRA or registration with a professional mental health body such as ACA or AASW
Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse.
The Schools Student Safeguarding Framework which includes the Student Safeguarding Strategy Student Safeguarding Policy and Student Safeguarding Code of Conduct is available on theGGS website under Student Safeguarding. The Schools expectation is that all staff members (and School Community members) comply with the Student Safeguarding Framework policies and procedures and theChild Safe Standards as applicable to their role. Any queries in respect of this Framework or the Schools expectations should be directed to.
For further details and/or to apply visit the employment page on our website: be aware that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and interviews may occur prior to the closing date.
Applications close at 10:00 am on Monday 12th May 2025
Employment Type
Part-Time
