Join Our Community at The Friends’ School - Hobart
The Friends’ School, Hobart, is a leading Independent School in Tasmania offering a globally focused, high-quality education from Early Learning to Year 12. Guided by the Quaker values of Integrity, Simplicity, Equality, and Peace, we foster an inclusive, supportive and welcoming environment where students and staff alike can thrive.
At Friends’, we believe in lifelong learning - not just for our students, but for our staff as well. A career with us means becoming part of a dynamic community that values collaboration, personal growth and meaningful contributions. Whether in the classroom or beyond, our team plays a vital role in shaping the future through education, innovation and care.
If you’re looking for a workplace that inspires, challenges, and supports you, we invite you to explore the opportunities at The Friends’ School. Here, your work matters - not just to our students, but to the wider community and the world.
Why Work at The Friends’ School?
At The Friends’ School, we value our staff as much as our students. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. We offer:
Wellbeing – Free Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccinations and wellbeing initiatives. No cost use of Friends Health & Fitness (conditions apply).
Financial & Leave Benefits – Salaries are exclusive of super. Staff discounts on school fees. Paid parental leave, priority childcare access.
Professional & Community Engagement – Induction programs, social events and opportunities to contribute to outreach programs like Relay for Life, Loui's Van and Red Cross Blood Donation.
More information on our community can be found on our Friends' School website.
Join us and be part of a school that truly values its people.
About the Role
The Friends’ School is seeking an experienced and compassionate School Psychologist – Senior School to join our Wellbeing team on a maximum-term basis, full-time (with part-time applications also considered). The preferred start date for this position is 23 March 2026, or by negotiation.
This role focuses on supporting the wellbeing, mental health, and learning needs of students primarily in Years 9–12, through prevention, early intervention, and targeted support. Working closely with the Director of Wellbeing and Senior School leadership, the School Psychologist plays a key role in fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where students are empowered to thrive.
The successful applicant will bring strong clinical skills, sound professional judgement, and a collaborative approach to working with students, families, staff, and external professionals.
Key Focus Areas
- Provide individual and group counselling to Senior School students.
- Support early intervention, prevention, and wellbeing initiatives across Years 9–12.
- Identify, assess, and respond to student wellbeing and mental health needs.
- Administer and interpret appropriate psychological assessments and prepare reports as required.
- Collaborate with families, teaching staff, leadership, and external clinicians to support students.
- Case manage students with complex wellbeing or mental health needs, including transitions.
- Promote and uphold child safeguarding practices and mandatory reporting obligations.
- Contribute to pastoral care, wellbeing planning, and crisis response processes.
- Deliver information sessions and wellbeing initiatives for students, staff, and parents.
- Work collaboratively with Primary and Middle School Psychologists to ensure continuity of care.
A full outline of responsibilities is available in the Position Description.
Essential Qualifications
- Registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Psychology Board of Australia.
- Recognised tertiary qualifications in Psychology.
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Employment category).
- Current National Police Check (issued within the last 6 months).
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience providing counselling and psychological support to adolescents.
- Demonstrated ability to administer and interpret psychometric assessments.
- Experience working in a school or educational setting (highly regarded).
- Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Capacity to manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
- Strong alignment with the Purpose & Concerns and ethos of The Friends’ School.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit:
- A cover letter outlining your interest in and suitability for the role, addressing the Selection Criteria.
- A current resume detailing your qualifications and relevant experience.
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