About Ruyton Girls' School 

Ruyton Girls' School is a forward-thinking independent K – 12 school with a long tradition of academic success and co-curricular achievement. Our focus is on preparing girls for a lifetime of learning, leadership and engagement in our global community. 

Why work at Ruyton Girls' School 

A recognised leader in education, we value and invest in our staff, supporting personal best and individual growth..  
We do this by:

• Prioritising and investing in staff professional growth and development through extensive professional development  opportunities.
• Providing opportunities for connection and collaboration, as  a  K-12 community that embraces a Whole School approach.
• Fostering an outstanding learning culture, with a focus on continuous professional improvement.
• Facilitating meaningful work, contributing and impacting on that positively impacts our students throughout their educational journey.
• Investing in staff wellbeing with employee benefits to enhance the professional and personal lives of our people. 

Position Summary

The Head of Psychological Services at Ruyton is responsible for leading a team of psychologists who work across Early Learning, Junior and Senior School, to support the wellbeing of students. This is achieved through the provision of one-to-one counselling services, as well as developing and delivering intervention and prevention programs in partnership with Ruyton academic staff with Wellbeing responsibilities.

This is a permanent 0.6–0.8 FTE position commencing in Term 1, 2026, unless otherwise negotiated. The role is term-time only and includes additional bonus and wellbeing days.

To find out more about the role, please see our position description: https://tinyurl.com/HeadPsychologicalServices

The successful applicant will  

• Hold relevant tertiary qualifications including a Masters or Doctorate in Educational and Developmental or Clinical Psychology.
• Have full Registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).
• Have experience in providing counselling services to children and adolescents, ideally in a school-based setting.
• Have relevant experience in counselling around a range of mental health issues, as well as school and behavioural issues.
• Effectively liaise with staff and parents on strategies for students in need, ensuring the best care is provided.
  
  

How to Apply 
  
To apply for this role, click on the 'Apply for Job' button and complete the application form. All applications should be attention to Kim Bence, Principal and will close on Tuesday 9 December 2025 . No hard copies please.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and preferred candidates may undergo interviews before the closing date. Formal appointments, however, will only be finalised after the closing date.

Enquiries should be directed to HR, [email protected].

RUYTON COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY

Ruyton are committed to ensuring we embed a Child Safe environment, in which all our children and young people feel included, empowered, respected, valued, and safe. As part of our ongoing commitment to child safety and wellbeing, we ensure all staff, volunteers and contractors understand and adhere to our Child Safe Program, including Child Safe Polices and ongoing Child Safe Training.  Our Recruitment processes place people that support and reflect our Child Safety and Wellbeing values with the right qualifications and knowledge. Ruyton has a zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently within our policies and procedures.  Please refer to our school website to read our polices https://www.ruyton.vic.edu.au/our-school/policies/.

This position description summarises the essential responsibilities, activities, qualifications, and skills for this position and may be reviewed or modified by the Principal or their delegate, in response to the strategic direction of the school and the development of skills and knowledge for this position.