Educational Psychologist

Educational Psychologist Permanent State of the art facilities Friendly, inclusive and welcoming culture About the Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a Educational Psychologist to join St Columba College. The Educational Psychologist will determine priorities and practices that enhance student wellbeing, safety, and learning outcomes. Your Responsibilities: Assess, screen, and identify mental health, cognitive, and behavioural concerns in students using appropriate, evidence-informed assessment tools. Develop support plans based on assessment outcomes and refer students to external services and specialists when required. Design and facilitate evidence-based programs and professional learning for staff and students that build social-emotional skills, resilience, and mental health literacy. Apply and promote best-practice approaches in psychological and counselling services within an educational setting. About You: Post‐secondary qualifications in Psychology or similar. The role will be appointed as Educational Psychologist or Counsellor, depending on the qualifications and registration of the successful applicant. Willingness to participate in and be a member of relevant counselling organisations. High level interpersonal skills to interact positively with the school community and be a positive role model and professional representative. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to work collaboratively within a team environment. Willingness to actively and positively uphold and contribute to the culture and ethos of the College. The successful candidates will be required to undergo our screening process, which includes a Working with Children Check, E-Screen, Applicant Declaration Form and RHAN. Please refer to the Position Description for more information. About Us St Columba College, located in the Northern Suburbs of Adelaide, is the first joint venture, coeducational school in Australia. It was established in 1997 as an ecumenical initiative of Archbishops, Ian George and Leonard Faulkner, at that time the Anglican and Catholic Archbishops of Adelaide. St Columba College is an R-12 co-educational school, renowned for our commitment to high standards in all areas of school life. The College takes pride in its students' achievements in academic programs and vocational education and training. We are committed to working in partnership with parents to help students be successful and prepare them for life after school. Student wellbeing is of the highest priority to ensure they have a sense of belonging. We deliver an engaging, academically challenging and socially relevant framework that equips our students for the future. The essence of College life is summed up in our vision statement. How to Apply Please submit a resume and cover letter. Applications close Sunday 31 August 2025 at 5pm (ACST) . In your application please include: Cover Letter outlining; Your experience relevant to the role. What has motivated you to apply. What you hope to contribute to the College community. Resume

Location: Adelaide, South Australia, AU

Posted Date: 9/16/2025