Other careers in public schools

There are many types of jobs and career opportunities in public schools. For example:

• School psychologists
• Education assistants
• Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers (AIEO)
• Registrars

Find out more:

Jobs and Careers

School psychologists

Our students come from a range of diverse backgrounds some of which can lead to particular challenges for a few students. This can impact on their behaviour and the students’ ability to become successful learners. School psychologists play an essential role in helping these students, with the assistance of their teachers and families, to succeed at school and enjoy a happy and positive future.

To work as a school psychologist you must be registered as a psychologist or be eligible for conditional registration with the Psychologists Registration Board of Western Australia. You also need to have a recognised teaching qualification and be eligible for registration with the Western Australian College of Teaching (WACOT).

How to apply to be a psychologist in WA public school

Appointments to the School Psychology Service will be made from a pool of applicants who are successful in a selection process. Applicants will be required to address selection criteria and attend an interview.

Applications to join the School Psychology Service will be listed on the State Government Job Board – JobsWA. If you are familiar with using this website visit jobs.det.wa.edu.au for advertised positions.

For further information on how to use the JobsWA website visit – Apply to work in a public school.

This process will be conducted twice each year. The 2009 selection process will be conducted in August / September and the next selection process will be during Semester 1 2010.