The KickStart Psychology Graduate Employment program provides a pathway for psychology graduates to be employed as a school psychologist in NSW public schools whilst undertaking a paid, supervised internship year for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).

Successful candidates are offered a 12-month full-time temporary contract with a generous commencing salary as a school psychologist (provisional). For more information on salaries and awards visit Crown Employees (School Psychologists - Department of Education) Salaries Award 2022.

As a KickStart school psychologist, you will work collaboratively with a team of dedicated professionals to make a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in NSW public schools.

You will be provided with intensive training and supervision, including PsychBA approved supervision to undertake and complete your internship program as a provisional psychologist.

At the completion of the program, KickStart school psychologists are eligible to be considered for ongoing school psychologist roles based on their performance during the program.

Opportunities to apply for the KickStart Graduate Employment program will be advertised on the I Work for NSW website.

Register for email alerts on our Become a school counsellor or school psychologist webpage.