Manager,Psychology Services

At theNSW Department of Education we educate and inspire lifelong learners from early childhood through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Temporary part-time position (0.7 FTE / 3.5 days per week) until 30 June 2028

• Locatedin Parramatta with flexible work options and access to regional offices. Office attendance isrequiredup to 50% which can be completed at your nearest departmental site

• Salary ranges from $149739to $173174p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading

About the role

Manager Psychology Services sits within theChild Wellbeing and Mental Health Services (CWMHS)who focuseson the delivery of student support services including support for students in the areas of child protection disability mental health and wellbeing complex needs as well as behaviour and attendance.

• Lead policy and practice for the school counselling service

• Providehigh-level advice on professional standards and wellbeing programs

• Drive research to improve psychological services in NSW public schools

• Build partnerships and work with stakeholders to enhance service delivery

• Support professional development induction and evidence-based interventions for students

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About you

• Experienced in leading policyresearchand evidence-based practice in psychology services

• Skilled in building partnerships influencingstakeholdersand driving wellbeing initiatives

• Strong communicator able toprovidehigh-level advice and support professional capability across teams

• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the DepartmentsAboriginal Education Policyand upholding theDepartments Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECGand to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Currentfullregistration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia

• Working with Children Check for paid employment

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to thevalue of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements

• 35 hour working week

• Competitive salary sacrificing employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

• Flex Leave entitlements generous holidays & leave conditions

• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this roleand respond to the following targeted questions

1. Describe your experience supervising provisionalpsychologists registeredpsychologistsor (where relevant) Area of Practice Endorsement(AoPE) registrars.

1. AHPRA updated the Code of Conduct for Psychologists in December 2025. Describehow you have incorporated the changes into your practice supervisionsupervisionof supervisionor inprovidingstrategic advice to key stakeholders.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience insights and alignment with the Departments values and priorities.

Please refer tothe Applicants Guide to Applyingtoassistyou with your application.

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Note:theselection process will include a range of assessment techniques toassistindeterminingyour suitability for the role. Successful candidates willbe requiredto undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related a condition of employment you willbe requiredto provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment).Visit thewebsitefor more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens permanent residents New Zealandcitizensor a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing dateWednesday 4thFebruary 2026at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contactLauren Brincatat

We welcome applications from all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples culturally and linguistically diverse groups the LGBTQIA community veteransrefugeesand people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine please contact theDiversity and Inclusion Team() or visitNSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role and who may be considered for a range of similar roles including temporary term or ongoing roles over the next 18 months.