Psychologist - School Aged

Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insights TSH is a Western Australian not-for-profit organisation, registered charity, independent school and NDIS provider that has helped children with speech, language and hearing difficulties lead fulfilling lives since 1966. Partner with a multi-disciplinary team (including teachers, education assistants, speech pathologists, occupational therapists) to support students and their families Join a genuinely inclusive work environment that centres its approach on our organisational values and providing contemporary positive behaviour support About Us We are a proud Western Australian success story and a family centred practice. TSH (formerly Telethon Speech & Hearing) provides integrated services for children with hearing loss and/or speech and language difficulties from newborns to 18-year-olds. A team of education professionals work collaboratively alongside allied health professionals to empower children to hear, communicate, connect and learn. At TSH, you will find an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, supportive and fun, where our employees take pride in the work they undertake, the relationships that they build and the difference they make in the lives of the children and families we support. We offer a competitive remuneration package including access to generous salary packaging, professional development, 7 weeks annual leave per annum (pro rata) and an employee assistance program, as well as the opportunity to work alongside our passionate and diverse team of professionals. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Counselling, Clinical, Educational or Developmental Psychologist to provide support to children enrolled in our Outpost Program. Our well established and highly regarded Outpost Program provides comprehensive in-school support for students with hearing loss who use oral communication from K-12 at our partner primary and secondary schools around the Perth Metropolitan area. Reporting to the Principal, the Psychologist will provide hands on support in a collaborative and welcoming team environment, to identify and address the psychological, social, emotional, behavioural and cognitive needs of children. The role offers genuine autonomy to manage your day independently and the capacity to use your knowledge and experience to undertake continuous improvement work within our Program. This is a part time (0.6 FTE) parental leave coverage role ideally commencing in April 2025 until February 2026, with future opportunities possible. Flexible days and hours to be negotiated with the successful candidate. About You As we pride ourselves on being experts in our field, we are seeking a registered Psychologist who shares our commitment to excellence by using evidence informed, child safe practices and contemporary positive behaviour support to deliver the highest level of service to our children and families. You will also be a visible and inclusive professional who has extensive knowledge of all aspects of childhood development and a commitment to working in partnership with families/caregivers as a part of a family centred practice model. As this role will support students in our schools around the Perth Metropolitan area, a WA Drivers’ Licence and access to a reliable vehicle are required. Interested? For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Natalie Tarr, Principal, on 0420 385 712. Please apply via SEEK by 9am Monday, 17th March 2025. TSH is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and people with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr