Manager Psychology Programs & Devt

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training. 

• Ongoing Full Time
•  Location:  Parramatta
•  Salary: Clerk Grade 11/12 with salary ranging from $145,378 to $168,130 + super and annual leave loading
• Modern space, walking distance from public transport and the scenic Parramatta River

About the role

We're looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to lead critical psychology development programs for the NSW School Counselling Service.  

As the Manager, Psychology Programs and Development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering evidence-based mental health initiatives within the Child Wellbeing and Mental Health Services. You'll drive the development of innovative programs to strengthen the school counselling workforce and enhance the wellbeing of students across diverse educational settings.

You’ll work with a passionate team, contribute to pioneering wellbeing strategies, and help shape a culture of care and support in education.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you 
The ideal candidate will demonstrate: 

• A strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in delivering mental health support for children and young people.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across a wide range of internal and external partners.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, enabling you to influence, inform, and connect with audiences at all levels.
• Proven time management skills, with the capacity to meet tight deadlines and deliver high-quality results under pressure.
• Excellent organisational and planning capabilities, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to working in team environments.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Key Knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of the delivery of high-quality psychology and counselling support in schools.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education. 

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the key accountabilities and capabilities of this role.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the  website for more information.

Closing date:  15 July 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Traci Prendergast via email on Traci.Prendergast@det.nsw.edu.au  and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Rabia Zia-Hamid on Rabia.Zia-Hamid@det.nsw.edu.au 

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.