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Educational Psychologist

ANZSCO 272312

Employed

4,100

Part-time share

38%

Female share

85%

Median age

44 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Educational Psychologists investigate learning and teaching, and develop psychological techniques to foster the development and skills of individuals and groups in educational settings.

What they typically do

  • Conducts research studies of motivation in learning, group performance and individual differences in mental abilities and educational performance.
  • Collects data and analyses characteristics of students and recommends educational programmes.
  • Formulates achievement, diagnostic and predictive tests for use by teachers in planning methods and content of instruction.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
35%
QLD
26%
VIC
17.1%
WA
14.4%
ACT
2.5%
TAS
2.5%
SA
2.2%
NT
0.2%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Educational Psychologist.