The Department of Education is the biggest employer of psychologists in Western Australia, with more than 670 school psychologists providing services to public schools and unique education settings in metro and country locations.

We have great salaries, 8 weeks leave per year (aligned with the student vacation period), Board approved supervision and support for 5+1 interns and a highly regarded program of professional learning for all new school psychologists. 

We want to hear from psychologists keen to work in regional areas. We have opportunities for psychologists seeking to complete their 5+1 internship (and beyond) through to those of you with many years of experience, looking to do something different.

Our school psychologists have described working in regional areas as the highlight of their careers. They talk about the rewarding lifestyle, enhanced professional experiences and the opportunity to contribute to the wider community.

Our school psychologists in regional areas usually work in teams, based in the more populated towns. They provide a visiting service to schools in the region. Some of the professional and personal benefits of working in regional area include:

• the chance to be part of your local community
• an opportunity to work with culturally diverse populations
• free relocation intrastate and interstate
• subsidised accommodation (all regional locations other than Bunbury)
• relocation cost refunds and allowances (for example, to subsidise the cost of transporting your pet and to help with the cost of connecting essential services).

Some regional locations also offer:

• additional financial incentives on top of your salary, as high as $20,000
• an air conditioning subsidy
• annual travel concessions to Perth (or equivalent)

Our Graduate and New Talent School Psychologist Pool is the best way to express interest in school psychologist positions. Apply now, and indicate your regions of interest: WA Government Jobs | Graduate and New Talent School Psychologist Pool

Would you like to know more about school psychology in WA? Visit our careers pages, then make contact to receive our guide about school psychologist locations and benefits, Launch into a career that matters, and ask more about our current employment opportunities: School psychologists - Department of Education