Psychologist - Metropolitan South Region (Talent Pool)

Join Our Wellbeing Workforce - School-Based general or Provisional registered Psychologist opportunities available.

We are currently seeking Psychologists and Provisional Psychologists who are passionate about supporting student wellbeing and mental health in educational settings. Opportunities are available across primary and secondary schools in a variety of locations throughout Brisbane South, Ipswich area and the Lockyer Valley and Somerset region. These roles offer the chance to work collaboratively within school communities, providing evidence-based support and interventions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.

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Why This Role Matters:

As a specialist member of a multidisciplinary team within a school setting, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people. You'll work closely with students, staff, parents, carers, and the broader community to foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Through services such as counselling, assessment, and targeted intervention, you'll play a vital role in promoting student mental health and wellbeing, helping them thrive both personally and academically. Your expertise will contribute to early identification of needs, collaborative planning, and evidence-based support strategies.

We understand that flexibility is important, which is why the FTE for this position is negotiable. Both full-time and part-time fractions will be considered in consultation with the successful applicant.

Location: Metropolitan South Region - Brisbane South, Brisbane West, Bayside (including islands), Ipswich, and Laidley district areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group targeted intervention to students, parents, and families
• Offer comprehensive support to families to enhance student wellbeing
• Identify when students require external mental health support and facilitate warm referrals
• Maintain confidential records and data systems in line with departmental policies
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team and engage with school, community, and inter-agency networks

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

What We Offer:

• Access to ongoing professional development and tailored support
• Supervision provided to meet AHPRA registration requirements (pro-rata)
• Opportunities to collaborate and network with a vibrant community of student wellbeing professionals across the region
• Flexible work options: part-time and full-time roles
• 5% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading
• Standard work week of 38 hours
• Opportunities to expand hours across multiple school sites

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description.

• This recruitment round is designed to fill a number of roles in Term 4 2027 and for the 2027 school year, in schools across the Brisbane Metropolitan South Region, including and not limited to Brisbane South, Brisbane West, Bayside (including islands), Ipswich, and Laidley district areas. It includes primary and secondary schools and there are a range of fractions available from 0.20 to 1.00FTE.
• Please identify your preferences in your application letter and at interview.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.