Our psychologists play a key role in supporting children and young people, parents and educators across the state. They apply their expertise in mental health, learning, human development, behaviour and school systems to support the work of preschools and schools to enhance student achievement, engagement and wellbeing.

If you’re a dedicated and motivated psychologist seeking a rewarding position with career progression opportunities, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact on the lives of students across the state.

Benefits to working as a psychologist in education

As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of education settings with students, school leaders, staff, parents, the community and interagency partners. You’ll work alongside highly experienced psychologists with world class expertise in school-based psychology. We will prioritise your professional and personal growth so you can flourish as a psychologist.

Collaboration is at the core of our approach. You’ll work with a diverse and large multi-disciplinary team, learning skills and collaborating with other allied health professionals and experienced educators.

As a psychologist with us you can access:

• an induction program that allows you to shadow experienced psychologists and gain practical experience under supportive supervision arrangements
• quality supervision to refine your practice in various areas, including child psychology, assessment and diagnosis, small group interventions, and training for parents and educators
• training days that include highly regarded presenters, ensuring you stay up to date with the latest advancements in the field
• opportunities to work with children and students of different ages, cultures and backgrounds in locations across the state
• a combination of direct work with children and young people, consultation with staff and supporting schools with whole-school change
• extensive resources, as well as ongoing professional learning to meet Australian Health Practice Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration requirements and the ability to complete a Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) registrar program for an area of practice endorsement.

Who can apply

You could be a recent graduate or an experienced psychologists seeking a change, apply to join the largest employer of psychologists in the state and embark on an exciting career journey.

To apply to be a psychologist with us you will need:

• relevant tertiary qualifications in psychology
• registration or eligibility to register with the Psychology Board of Australia
• a commitment to culturally responsive practice
• a commitment to continuous professional development.

If you’re not familiar with working in preschools and schools, we’ll support you to understand our system. You do not need a teaching qualification to work as a psychologist for our department.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Apply for a position

You can apply through I Work For SA. Search for psychologist positions in the Department for Education.

Salary and benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

These will be adjusted to hours worked:

• AHP1: $71,375 to $83,594 per annum plus superannuation
• AHP2: $88,255 to $102,240 per annum plus superannuation
• AHP3: $104,180 to $111,746 per annum plus superannuation.

Financial support of up to 20% loading for relocation assistance may be available for appointments in regional areas.