AHP1, AHP2, AHP3 Psychologists - Multiple positions (and locations)
Department for Education
Job reference: 839864 Location: 5251 - MOUNT BARKER, 5253 - MURRAY BRIDGE Job status: Long Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone Join Our Team of Student Support Services Psychologists Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to thrive? Student Support Services (SSS) is seeking motivated and compassionate psychologists to join our multidisciplinary teams that works across both the Murray Bridge and Mount Barker Education Offices. We have opportunities available at AHP1, AHP2 and AHP3 levels, offering a chance to contribute to student wellbeing and learning across multiple student support contexts. Why work with us Every child and young person deserves a great education. We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing. Together we will make our education system the best it can be. When our
children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our
state. Student Support Services works in partnership with schools and preschools to support children and young people with additional needs. Psychologists within SSS play a vital role in delivering evidence-based psychological services to assist students with developmental, cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, and physical difficulties. Our teams include psychologists, speech pathologists, social workers, specialist educators, and other professionals, working collaboratively to deliver integrated and targeted support. Psychologists are instrumental in addressing the growing complexity of learner needs, including co-existing conditions such as autism, ADHD, trauma-related challenges, and mental health issues. We are committed to culturally responsive practice, inclusive education, and supporting children and families across diverse communities—particularly in regional, remote, and Aboriginal contexts. About the roles AHP1 – Provisional Psychologist Provisional Psychologists deliver targeted assessments and interventions to children and students with diverse learning needs.
AHP2 – Psychologist Psychologists at this level deliver targeted assessments and interventions to children and students with increasingly complex needs.
AHP3 –
Psychologist
Qualifications / AHP1 Provisional Psychologist Essential: An appropriate degree or equivalent which entitles registration (provisional) with the Psychology Board of Australia Desirable: Nil Qualifications / AHP2 Psychologist Essential: Current and full registration (general) with the Psychology Board of Australia Desirable:
Nil Qualifications / AHP3 Psychologist Essential: Current and full registration (general) with the Psychology Board of Australia. Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor. Desirable:
Area of practice endorsement – educational and developmental
psychology and/or clinical psychology and/or counselling
psychology. The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years. For all
other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position
Description.
Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to Kari Walsh, Senior Psychologist, via tel: (08) 85 320 700 or email: Kari.Walsh2@sa.gov.au Application instructions Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website. Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description. People of
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have
a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Multiple vacancies available, ongoing and contract.
Applications close: 13/04/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf - CURRENT - position description - Provisional Psychologist - AHP1 - February 2024.pdf - CURRENT - position description - Psychologist - AHP2 - December 2024.pdf - CURRENT - position description - Psychologist - AHP3 - July 2024.pdf - How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf - VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf Flexibility Statement
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