The role
The Performance Psychologist - Co-Curricular Performance plays a pivotal role in proactively supporting students engaged in Co-Curricular environments, including sport, performing arts, debating, and music.
This role is designed to enhance performance, wellbeing, and personal development by equipping students with the psychological skills required to thrive under pressure. Operating at the intersection of performance optimisation, early intervention, and preventative mental skills development, the role supports students before challenges escalate.
Working within the College’s wellbeing and performance framework, the Performance Psychologist collaborates closely with the Lead - Psychological Services, the school leadership team, and co-curricular staff. The position complements - rather than replaces - existing clinical counselling services.
Key to the success of this position are three core components: Student performance support/Group Programs and Preventative Education/ Assessment and Case Management.
This newly created opportunity is a part-time, permanent, onsite position (2 days per week, term time). The role sits within our well-resourced and highly regarded Psychology team, based in our brand-new Wellbeing Centre.
Our experienced psychologists work collaboratively and are deeply committed to supporting student wellbeing, with the care and development of our students at the heart of everything we do.
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Our kind of team member
You will demonstrate the following attributes and capabilities:
- Current registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (via AHPRA)
- Eligibility to work as a registered Psychologist in Australia
- Sport and Exercise Psychology specialisation highly desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications in relevant fields such as: Sport & Exercise Psychology or Performance Psychology desirable
- Experience working alongside coaches, directors, or educators embedding psychological strategies into programs
- Exposure to high-performance athletes or elite pathways
- Depth of knowledge in supporting individuals with Performance anxiety, Perfectionism, Burnout / overcommitment
- Experience working with children and adolescents in a school or youth setting desirable
- Knowledge of and experience with mental skills training (e.g. confidence, focus, resilience, managing pressure)
- Demonstrated experience or willingness to facilitate group workshops, team sessions, or psychoeducation programs
- Experience working in early intervention and preventative models (not purely reactive counselling)
- Alignment with the ethos and values of the College
- Proactive, collaborative, and relational in approach
- Strengths-based and preventative in philosophy
- Highly professional, discreet, and able to exercise sound judgement
- Excellent communication skills with students, staff, and families
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced educational setting
- Genuine commitment to youth development and helping students flourish under pressure
Your kind of workplace
Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins – big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback, and competitive remuneration.
We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.
Your kind of benefits
The salary for this role is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. We also offer a range of benefits, including:
- Training and professional development support
- Financial support towards additional studies, relevant courses, certifications, or tertiary study (subject to approval)
- Salary packaging options
- Discounted school fees (where applicable)
- Use of our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with access to the Independent Schools Fitness Passport Program
- Annual preventative health checks
- A dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events
- Close to public transport and nearby (street) parking
- Access to Pymble Smart Spending, which is a retail discounts platform
We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people personally and professionally through growth strategies, career progression, access to the latest technology and best in class resources.
