Department for Education
Job reference: 672158
Location: - VARIOUS -
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

 

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. We have opportunities available at AHP1, AHP2, and AHP3 levels, offering a chance to contribute to student wellbeing and learning in both mainstream and flexible service environments.

 

Why work with us:

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.

Together we will make our education system the best it can be.

When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state

 

About Student Support Services

Student Support Services works in partnership with schools and preschools to support children and young people with additional needs. Psychologists within SSS play a vital role in delivering evidence-based psychological services to assist students with developmental, cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, and physical difficulties.

Our teams include psychologists, speech pathologists, social workers, special educators, and other professionals, working collaboratively to deliver integrated and targeted support. Psychologists are instrumental in addressing the growing complexity of learner needs, including co-existing conditions such as autism, ADHD, trauma-related challenges, and mental health issues.

We are committed to culturally responsive practice, inclusive education, and supporting children and families across diverse communities—particularly in regional, remote, and Aboriginal contexts.

 

About the roles:

AHP2 – Psychologist

Psychologists at this level deliver targeted assessments and interventions to children and students with increasingly complex needs.

• Address a wide range of issues including learning difficulties, neurodevelopmental conditions, trauma, and behavioural challenges.
• Collaborate with families, school staff, and other professionals to implement proactive, targeted, and intensive interventions.
• Operate with professional direction and support from a Senior Psychologist.

 

AHP2 – Psychologist (Flexible Services)

This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver services in innovative ways, including Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO), Telepractice, and cross-office collaboration.

• Provide assessment and intervention through flexible delivery modes to improve access in underserved regions.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support students and children remotely.
• Be part of a dynamic and adaptable team meeting the evolving needs of students.

 

AHP3 – Psychologist

At this senior level, you will provide expert psychological services and mentorship to other professionals.

• Work with students with complex and co-morbid conditions, including rare neurodevelopmental and behavioural challenges.
• Lead in the development and delivery of advanced interventions.
• Provide supervision and professional support to AHP1 and AHP2 psychologists.
• Contribute to service development, innovation, and quality improvement.

 

Why Join Us?

• Work within a strong, supportive, and collaborative professional community.
• Access structured supervision, professional development, and career progression.
• Make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
• Be part of a culturally responsive and inclusive service that prioritises Aboriginal ways of knowing, being, and doing.

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 $91,785 - $106,330 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) + leave loading and applicable allowances. 

AHP3 $108,347 - $116,216 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) + leave loading and applicable allowances. 

 

Enquiries:

Enquiries can be directed to Katie Walker, Principal Psychologist, via tel: (08) 8207 3432 or email: katie.walker2@sa.gov.au

 

Application instructions:

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 contracts.

• Locations – Metro – central, south, east, west, and north.
• Contracts – ongoing, contract, full time & part time

Applications close: 30/06/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- Position description - Psychologist - AHP2.pdf
- Position description - Psychologist - AHP3.pdf
- Position description - Psychologist, Flexible Services - AHP2.pdf
- Psychology preference Sheet.docx
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.