Are you passionate about supporting young people's mental health?

Glenmore State School is looking for a school-based psychologist to join their team.

Provisional psychologists are welcome to apply.

Job details

About the School

Glenmore State School, established in 1889, has a proud history of providing quality education to the Rockhampton community. The school is committed to delivering “Quality Learning in a Caring Environment,” ensuring students develop essential skills in reading, writing, and numeracy to succeed beyond primary school. Glenmore fosters positive relationships among stakeholders and enhances student wellbeing through Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) and Berry Street Trauma Training (BSEM). Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of enriching programs, including music, sport, and extended learning opportunities. The school values respect, responsibility, and learning, supported by a strong Code of Conduct and an evidence-based Anti-Bullying Policy.

About the Role

As a school-based psychologist, you will play a vital role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of students, parents, and school communities. You will provide professional counselling, assessments, and interventions to address mild to moderate mental health concerns and enhance students' learning and resilience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing individual and group counselling to students, parents, and families to address personal and relational concerns.
• Conducting psycho-educational assessments to identify and support students with learning or adjustment difficulties.
• Offering professional advice on diagnoses and monitoring student progress.
• Supporting school communities in responding to critical incidents and emergencies.
• Liaising with external professionals and community organisations to ensure coordinated support services.

This role would suit a compassionate and dedicated psychologist who is committed to fostering student wellbeing and building positive relationships within the school community.

About You

The following traits would be beneficial:

• Experience in counselling and therapeutic interventions for children and families.
• Knowledge of psycho-educational assessments and monitoring student progress.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with school staff and external professionals.
• Ability to support schools in responding to critical incidents and emergencies.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining registration standards.

Why Join Us

Glenmore State School offers a supportive and inclusive work environment with a range of benefits designed to support your professional growth and work-life balance.

• Regular supervision, including weekly sessions for the first three months and tailored support for internships or registrar programs to meet AHPRA requirements.
• Comprehensive induction to help you settle into your role and the school community.
• Opportunities for professional development, including a dedicated PD allowance and internal training programs.
• Access to fleet vehicles for work-related travel.
• Additional benefits such as salary sacrificing options, leave loading, and the ability to accrue extra leave for school holidays.
• Relocation support for the right applicant.

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 

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.

• CQR671705_25T - Role Description (PDF, 240KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants