Psychologist

Support children and young people to thrive as a psychologist delivering evidence-informed services across South Australian education settings.  

• Make a lasting difference to student learning and wellbeing 
• Join a supportive, multidisciplinary team of allied health professionals
• Access supervision, professional development and diverse career pathways  

Join Our Team of Student Support Services Psychologists

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to thrive? Student Support Services (SSS) is seeking motivated and compassionate psychologists to join our multidisciplinary teams across South Australia. Opportunities are available at AHP2 and AHP3 levels, with roles across our local offices and flexible service teams, offering varied opportunities in assessment, consultation, and developing evidence-informed recommendations to support student wellbeing and learning.

Why work with us

Every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive.

At the Department for Education, we're committed to building a world-leading public education system that is equitable, inclusive, and focused on learning and wellbeing. Together with learners, families, schools, preschools, and communities, we're creating better futures by supporting every child to reach their potential.

As a psychologist with Student Support Services, you'll play a meaningful role in improving educational outcomes and wellbeing for children and young people across South Australia.

About Student Support Services

Student Support Services partners with schools and preschools to support children and young people with additional learning, developmental, social, emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs.

Our multidisciplinary teams bring together psychologists, speech pathologists, social workers, special educators, and other allied health professionals to provide integrated, evidence-informed support. Psychologists contribute through comprehensive assessment, consultation, and recommendations that help educators and families respond effectively to increasingly complex learner needs.

We are committed to culturally responsive practice, inclusive education, and working alongside diverse communities, particularly in regional, remote, and Aboriginal contexts.

About the roles

AHP2  - Psychologist

Deliver high-quality psychological services as part of a multidisciplinary local office team, supporting children and young people with a broad range of learning, developmental, behavioural, social, and emotional needs. Working collaboratively with families, educators, and other professionals, you'll undertake psychoeducational assessment, provide consultation, and develop evidence-informed recommendations that support positive educational and wellbeing outcomes. You'll receive ongoing supervision and professional support from experienced Senior Psychologists.

AHP2  - Psychologist (Flexible Services)

Join an innovative team delivering psychological services through flexible models, including telepractice, Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO), Drive-In-Drive-Out (DIDO) and cross-office collaboration. This role expands access to specialist psychological services for regional and underserved communities while providing diverse and rewarding practice across South Australia. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver assessment, consultation, and evidence-informed recommendations using flexible and responsive service delivery models.

AHP3  - Psychologist

Provide advanced psychological expertise to support children and young people with complex and co-occurring needs. Alongside delivering specialist assessment and consultation, you'll mentor and supervise psychologists, contribute to multidisciplinary practice, and help shape service innovation, continuous improvement, and high-quality psychological practice across Student Support Services.  

Why Join Us

You'll join a profession that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, with opportunities to build a rewarding career while making a genuine difference for children, young people, families, schools, and communities.

We offer: 

• A supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• Structured supervision, mentoring, and professional development.
• Diverse career pathways across assessment, consultation, flexible service delivery, leadership, and specialist practice.
• Opportunities to work across metropolitan, regional, rural, and remote South Australia.
• A strong commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive practice, including Aboriginal ways of knowing, being, and doing.
• The opportunity to help empower learning and change futures for children and young people every day. 

Qualifications:

Essential:

Current and full registration (general) with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHP2/3).

Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor (AHP3).

Desirable: Area of practice endorsement - educational and developmental psychology and/or clinical psychology and/or counselling psychology (AHP3).

Special conditions:

The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.

The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN  -EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.

For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.

Remuneration:

AHP2 $94,997 - $ $110,052 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) + leave loading and applicable allowances.  

AHP3 $112,139 - $120,284 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) + leave loading and applicable allowances.  

Enquiries:

Enquiries can be directed to Katie Walker, Principal Psychologist, via tel: 0497 458 *** or email *************@sa.gov.au  

Application instructions:

For further information and details on how to apply for this vacancy, please go to iworkfor.sa.gov.au and search for vacancy number 855025.

Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional note:

Multiple vacancies available on both short-term and long-term / full-time or part-time contracts.

Locations  - Metro  - central, south, east, west, and north, and Regional.