Join us at Trinity Bay State High School and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students by supporting their mental health, wellbeing, and learning outcomes. As a Psychologist, you will provide counselling, assessment, and intervention services to students, families, and school communities. Working closely with school staff and external agencies, you will support students experiencing learning, behavioural, social, emotional, or mental health challenges and contribute to creating inclusive and supportive learning environments.

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in a rewarding role that supports student success, wellbeing, and engagement.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.39FTE), 30 hours per fortnight, until 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About our School:

Trinity Bay State High School is a large co-educational secondary school in Cairns with approximately 1,800 students from Years 7-12. The school serves a diverse community, including students from a wide range of cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds. Around 35% of students identify as Indigenous, predominantly Torres Strait Islander, and the school also welcomes students from migrant and international backgrounds. Trinity Bay is recognised for its strong commitment to inclusion, providing specialised support for students with diverse learning needs through its Special Education Program. The school fosters a supportive and inclusive environment focused on student engagement, wellbeing, independence, and success for all learners.

About the Role:

• Provide professional support and information for students, parents, carers and school communities that facilitate partnerships in decision making for the enhancement of all students' learning.
• Provide services such as counselling, assessment and intervention, focusing on students' mental health and wellbeing.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver individual and group counselling and therapeutic interventions.
• Conduct psycho-educational assessments and provide recommendations to support student learning and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with families, schools, and community agencies to coordinate support services.
• Provide advice and professional learning to school staff on student mental health and wellbeing.
• Support school communities in responding to critical incidents and emergencies.
• Maintain accurate records, reporting, and data management in line with departmental requirements.

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

Mandatory Requirements:

• Qualification in Psychology.
• General registration with AHPRA, or provisional registration with an approved supervision plan for new graduates.
• Ability to maintain AHPRA registration throughout employment.

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 copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description.

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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions. 

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• FNR692653_26T - Role Description (PDF, 279KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants