<p><strong>About St Dominic’s College&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>St Dominic’s College is a Catholic school for boys in Years 7–12, conducted in the Edmund Rice tradition as part of Edmund Rice Education Australia. With an enrolment of approximately 1,000 students, the College is committed to providing a caring and inclusive environment where excellence in education is pursued in the context of Catholic values and the spirit of Blessed Edmund Rice.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The Opportunity&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a compassionate and skilled College Psychologist to join the College on a temporary part time basis, commencing as soon as possible through to the end of the 2026 College year.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>Days and hours are negotiable and we welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time or flexible arrangements. &nbsp;</p> <p>New graduate psychologists, provisional psychologists completing their internship, and fully qualified applicants are all encouraged to apply. The College will provide a supportive environment and appropriate supervision arrangements where required.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide individual psychological assessment, counselling and intervention support to students.&nbsp;</li> <li>Collaborate with College Leadership Team, Pastoral Coordinators, teaching staff, and families to develop and implement student support plans.&nbsp;</li> <li>Contribute to the College’s pastoral care framework and whole-school wellbeing initiatives.&nbsp;</li> <li>Maintain accurate, confidential and compliant case records and documentation.&nbsp;</li> <li>Liaise with external agencies, health professionals and community services as appropriate.&nbsp;</li> <li>Support staff with strategies to meet the diverse psychological and learning needs of students.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Essential Criteria&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Tertiary qualifications in Psychology (graduate, provisional or fully registered applicants welcome).&nbsp;</li> <li>Current registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA), or eligibility for provisional registration.&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated or developing experience in counselling, assessment or support of young people.&nbsp;</li> <li>Sound understanding of adolescent development and the psychological needs of young men.&nbsp;</li> <li>Commitment to the values of Catholic education and the ethos of an Edmund Rice school.&nbsp;</li> <li>High level of interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to maintain professional boundaries and manage confidential information with integrity.&nbsp;</li> <li>Current Working With Children Check and understanding of professional child safeguarding responsibilities.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Employment Conditions&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Support Staff at St Dominic’s College are employed under the NSW Catholic Independent Schools (Support Staff – Model B) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2023.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Staff Benefits&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Supervision support provided for provisional psychologists completing internship requirements.&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible days and hours to suit your availability.&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential counselling service.&nbsp;</li> <li>Catered weekly morning teas.&nbsp;</li> <li>Free street parking.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>How to Apply&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>We encourage applicants to visit the College website at www.stdominics.nsw.edu.au to learn more about the College prior to applying.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For position enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Manager, Melissa Gorham, at <a href="mailto:hr@stdominics.nsw.edu.au?subject=College%20Psychologist%20-%20Temporary%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">hr@stdominics.nsw.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Your application should include:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>A covering letter addressing the essential criteria (maximum 1–2 pages).&nbsp;</li> <li>A current curriculum vitae detailing professional experience and relevant qualifications.&nbsp;</li> <li>Academic transcripts.&nbsp;</li> <li>Current AHPRA registration details (or evidence of eligibility for provisional registration).&nbsp;</li> <li>Statements of service (if applicable).&nbsp;</li> <li>NSW Working With Children Clearance number and date of birth.&nbsp;</li> <li>Names and contact details of three (3) referees, including your current employer or supervisor (where applicable).&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications should be submitted to the College Principal, Ms Natalie Devenish, via email to <a href="mailto:hr@stdominics.nsw.edu.au?subject=College%20Psychologist%20-%20Temporary%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">hr@stdominics.nsw.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Please note: Due to the nature of this position, shortlisting, interviews and appointment may occur prior to the closing date. Early application is strongly encouraged.</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Our Commitment to Child Safety&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>St Dominic’s College is deeply committed to the safety and wellbeing of every student in our care. Our recruitment practices reflect our child safeguarding policies and procedures, which apply to all staff, volunteers, contractors and school board members.&nbsp;</p> <p>We value and respect all children and young people, and we expect every member of our community to demonstrate a proactive and ongoing commitment to child safety. The successful applicant will be required to undergo satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.</p>