Psychologist (School Readiness Funded Program)

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Each is hiring a Psychologist for a part-time, fixed-term parental leave cover with the SRF Allied Health team in Ringwood East, working across the Outer Eastern Melbourne region, three days a week from April 2026. You will empower kindergarten educators to strengthen school readiness in 3- and 4-year-old programs through coaching, modelling, group training and outreach visits, with a focus on wellbeing, emotional regulation and social development. Requirements include a degree in Psychology and current unrestricted AHPRA registration; an Educational and Developmental Psychology endorsement is highly regarded, along with experience with vulnerable and diverse communities. Benefits include 12% super, salary packaging up to $18,550, plus PD and EAP. To apply, tailor your CV to demonstrate impact on educator capacity and school readiness, apply by March 10, 2026, and contact Alysha Lohman for a confidential chat or view the PD for full details.

Company Description

For over 50 years, Each has stood beside individuals and communities, helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

We put people at the heart of everything we do, surrounding them with a network of care and support that empowers individuals to thrive.

Join us and be part of a team that delivers Altogether Better Care—because when we come together, we create brighter futures for all.

Job Description

• Part-Time Role (Parental Leave Cover) – 3 Days per Week, Max-Term – Commencing April 2026
• Working across the Outer Eastern Melbourne region, with flexible working conditions
• Competitive salary based on experience + 12% Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

Your role, your impact

Are you passionate about empowering educators, parents/carers and children as they prepare for school? Do you thrive when delivering coaching, mentoring and group training? If so, this is your opportunity to make a genuine difference as part of our SRF Allied Health team in Ringwood East!

What you’ll be doing

You will primarily support kindergarten educators within centres to strengthen their ability to assist children in 3- and 4-year-old kindergarten programs. Your work will focus on building educator capacity in the area of Wellbeing (Social, Emotional and Executive Function), and working alongside other disciplines who will focus on Communication (Language, Literacy and Numeracy) and Access, Inclusion and Participation. By using evidence‑based approaches, your work will have a positive impact on the educators who are supporting the school readiness skills of their kindergarten cohorts.

Working collaboratively with educators, you will help create an environment that promotes:

• Social and emotional wellbeing
• Emotional regulation and positive behaviours
• Positive social relationships and interactions

Our Psychologists will be required to:

• Build the capability of educators and parents through coaching, modelling, group training, de-identified case consultation, and other discipline‑specific supports
• Provide allied health support to kindergartens and local communities
• Liaise with Kindergartens, the Each SRF Allied Health Team, the Child Development Team Leaders, and other key staff
• Conduct outreach visits to kindergartens across Knox, Maroondah, and Yarra Ranges

Who we’re looking for

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• A Degree qualification in Psychology and current unrestricted AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in a range of areas of Psychology, including child development, school readiness, and psychosocial and cognitive development
• An endorsement in Educational and Developmental Psychology (highly regarded)
• Skill and experience working with vulnerability, and diverse communities

What's in it for you
At Each you’ll be supported to be your best.  We provide: 

• Diversity & belonging – We value all backgrounds, abilities, and identities and are committed to cultural safety
• Professional development & training – Access mentoring, individual and group supervision, leadership pathways, and discipline-specific learning
• Boost your take-home pay – Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment
• Free, confidential support – Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family
• Employee benefits - Maxxia offer a range of benefits to their salary packaging customers including cashback from over 400 retailers (including supermarkets, cinemas, travel, clothing retailers)
• Build Strong Connections – Develop trusted relationships with families, service providers, and the community
• Supportive Team – Work alongside dedicated professionals committed to inclusion and positive outcomes

To view the full Position Description, click here or visit each.com.au, go to ‘Work With Us’ > ‘Careers’ > ‘Open Roles’ and search for this position.

For more information or a confidential conversation, contact Alysha Lohman, Team Leader Paediatric Psychology, at [email protected]

Applications Close: Tuesday 10th March 2026

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period—so don’t miss out and apply today!

Additional Information

Next Steps in the Hiring Process 
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