AHP2 / AHP3 Psychologist
Department for Education
Job reference: 845528 Location: 5070 - FELIXSTOW Job status: Long Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Join the Felixstow Education Office Team Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to thrive? We’re seeking a dedicated and motivated Psychologist to join our Student Support Services team, offering a rewarding role with opportunities for professional growth and career progression. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, speech pathologists, social workers, inclusive educators, behaviour support educators, and other professionals to deliver evidence‑informed support across diverse education settings. Psychologists play a key role in responding to complex learner needs, including autism, ADHD, trauma-related challenges, and mental health concerns. Working collaboratively with educators, families, communities, and interagency partners, you’ll help support positive outcomes in student wellbeing, engagement, and learning. When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
Why work with us You will work alongside highly experienced psychologists with strong expertise in school-based psychological practice. The role is supported by the Senior Psychologist, who provides professional leadership, supervision, and direction, with a strong focus on your ongoing professional growth and development. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be part of a large and diverse multidisciplinary team, working closely with allied health professionals and experienced educators. This environment supports shared learning and skill development. We are committed to culturally responsive practice, inclusive education, and strengths-based practices. Our work is guided by respect, equity, and a strong belief in the capacity of every learner to thrive.
Qualifications: Essential:
AHP2/3: Current and full registration with the Psychology Board of
Australia; AHP3: Psychology Board of Australia approved
supervisor Desirable: AHP3: Area of practice endorsement - educational and developmental psychology and/or clinical psychology and/or counselling psychology.
Special conditions: 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. The incumbent will be required to have a current driver’s licence and be willing to drive. For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
AHP2 $94,997 - $ $110,052 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) + leave loading and applicable allowances. AHP3 $112,139 - $120,284 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) + leave loading and applicable allowances.
Enquiries: Enquiries can be directed to Liz Bowden, Senior Psychologist, via 8366 8800 or email: liz.bowden@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.
This is a 0.6FTE contract position available at AHP2 / AHP3 level based at Felixstow Education Office until 31 May 2027, with a possibility for extension. Applications close: 08/06/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - Application Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf - How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf - Position description - AHP2 Psychologist.pdf - Position description - AHP3 Psychologist.pdf - VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf Flexibility Statement
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