Psychologist

About the Role$105,000 - $115,000 + superannuationFull-timePermanent, ongoing positionCommencement as agreedWe are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Psychologist to join our School community. The position will lead and facilitate the development of appropriate social and emotional programs for students across all year levels, provide psychological care and provide counselling, consultation and expert advice on matters involving risk arising from mental health issues, acute care and other complex issues within a school context.The successful applicant will possess exceptional interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with a demonstrated ability to build authentic, collaborative relationships and be supportive of the School’s Christian ethos, vision and values.About St Michael's Collegiate SchoolSt Michael’s Collegiate is an Early Learning to Year 12 Anglican day and boarding school for girls with over 700 students. Since 1892, young women have been part of a strong community celebrated for its rich blend of academic excellence, sporting endeavours, creative arts and co-curricular activities. Set in the picturesque city of Hobart Tasmania, Collegiate provides a world class education in a safe corner of the globe known for its scenic beauty, culture and warm sense of community.Girls' education is a specialised field and as a girls-only school, Collegiate has long been a trailblazer in its commitment to pathways for young women. The School is renowned for delivering a contemporary education which provides each girl with the inspiration and energy to find her own niche.  Specialised guidance and opportunity help each young woman to build the skills and confidence required to flourish and to be set for life.Reflecting our focus on the needs of girls and young women, Collegiate offers a three-campus structure to best cater for students as they progress through different developmental stages. Our Junior School is renowned for its warm community village feel and is designed specifically to support the needs of girls from the Early Learning Years through to Year 4. The Junior School environment abounds with excitement as each girl embarks on her own learning adventure and begins to form lifelong friendships.From Years 5 to 8, Collegiate students move into the Middle School Campus where learning affords them further independence and responsibilities as they journey towards adolescence. The Middle School is rich in its support network as girls’ transition through this special time in their lives. It is in this environment that girls develop independence as learners and move to take responsibility for their own personal growth.Collegiate's Senior School delivers outstanding facilities and support for young women in Years 9 to 12. Students are encouraged to explore a myriad of pathways for the future. Each young woman is mentored towards attaining her personal best and is empowered to grasp opportunity.Employment Conditions St Michael’s Collegiate School is an organisation committed to Child Protection and to the implementation of child safe policies and practices.Our organisation undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children in its care. This includes reference checks, qualification checks and professional registration checks.It is conditional of employment that the successful applicant:Hold and maintain a current Tasmanian Working With Vulnerable Persons check (RWVP);Be authorised to work in Australia;Undertake mandatory child safety training.Your ApplicationPlease refer to our website careers.collegiate.tas.edu.au  for further information on how to apply and to view the role description.Applications must:Include an application for Employment Form (located on the school website)Provide a cover letterInclude a CV / ResumeAddress the selection criteria (provided for within the position description)Provide 2 Professional RefereesApplications close by: COB Friday 4 June, 2021Further Information Enquires should be directed to Mrs Anouk Harding on (03) 6211 4994 or via email hr@collegiate.tas.edu.auApplication for Employment (click here)Role Description (click here) AUD Hobart 7000