School Psychologist
Beenyup Primary School · Byford, WA
This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026
Beenyup Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School located in the fast-growing town of Byford, WA. We provide a sense of belonging and the opportunity for every child, every day to find joy, be challenged and experience success. Our nurturing school is underpinned by providing the academic and social scaffolds to support student success. All staff should exemplify our school’s values. Suitable applicants should be committed to ongoing personal and professional development that supports the school’s vision, culture, whole school approaches and priorities. Beenyup PS embraces a collective responsibility of building brighter futures together for our children with a focus on empowering every student to achieve academic success.
Find out more about our school by visiting beenyupps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Beenyup PS is seeking an experienced and motivated School Psychologist to join our team. As a key member of our student services team, the school psychologist will provide high quality psychological services that support student success with a strong emphasis on building whole‑school capacity beyond direct service delivery.
The successful applicant will contribute to collaborative case management processes, support the development and review of documented plans, apply analytical skills to identify student needs, potential barriers to learning and wellbeing, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to ensure that students receive timely and effective support. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with staff to implement effective strategies that address identified learning, social and behavioural needs. Our psychologist will provide targeted support for students at risk and will partner with school leaders to strengthen whole school responses to intervention. The role includes contributing to the development and implementation of school based services and programs, while working closely with the Learning Support Team to coordinate priorities and ensure cohesive support for students.
The successful applicant will bring a strong understanding of evidence informed approaches to student wellbeing, engagement and learning which will contribute to embedding the conditions that promote wellbeing, inclusion and positive engagement across classrooms and the broader school environment. The School Psychologist will support students at risk, partner with leaders to enhance whole‑school responses to intervention. A strong understanding of inclusive, evidence‑based practices will be essential to promoting positive engagement, wellbeing, and learning across classrooms and the broader school community.
Learn more about how we support school psychologists on our website: Education WA - School Psychologists
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and eligibility requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Rebecca Instance, Principal, Beenyup Primary School on (08) 9526 6500 or by emailing Rebecca.Instance@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- hold or be eligible for provisional or general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
Information about registration with the Psychology Board of Australia can be obtained by calling 1300 419 495 or by visiting www.psychologyboard.gov.au.
More information on employment eligibility can be found here and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF) located at the bottom of this advertisement.
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position