Educational Psychologist (EDB/SE/020/26)

(a) To provide psycho-educational assessment and intervention for students with learning, emotional and / or behavioural difficulties;
(b) To provide consultation and support to school personnel and parents on intervention strategies and appropriate educational provision to cater for students’ diverse educational needs;
(c) To provide professional support to schools to implement projects related to supporting students with special educational needs, participate in research and resource development work;
(d) To support and develop schools and / or kindergartens to cater for students’ diverse educational needs;
(e) To support schools and / or kindergartens in managing crises and critical incidents;
(f) To conduct school-based, district-based or territory-wide training and sharing activities; and
(g) Any other duties as assigned by the Section Head.

$82,325 per month

(a) A Hong Kong bachelor's degree in Psychology, or equivalent;
(b) A certificate in education from a Hong Kong tertiary educational institution, or equivalent [see Note (i)];
(c) A Hong Kong Master's degree in Educational Psychology (Professional Practice), or equivalent [see Note (ii)];
(d) Met the language proficiency requirements of 'Level 2' or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent [see Note (iii)];
(e) After obtaining qualification (a) above, 6 years of relevant working experience of which 3 years as an Educational Psychologist (EP) in an educational setting after obtaining qualification (c) above [see Note (iv)] ; and
(f) A registered member of either the Division of Educational Psychology of Hong Kong Psychological Society or an equivalent internationally recognised professional organisations of Educational Psychology [see Note (v)].

(i) Applicants without a certificate in education before the date of appointment may also apply. If selected, they will be appointed at a sub-entry point, i.e. starting at $51,540 per month, with one salary point awarded for each year of EP experience.
(ii) Current final year (2025/26) students may also apply. However, the offer of appointment is subject to candidate's fulfillment of the required professional qualification before the date of appointment. If selected, the candidate will be appointed at a sub-entry point, i.e. starting at $ 51,540 per month.
(iii) For appointment purpose, 'Grade C' and 'Grade E' in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE held before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to 'Level 3' and 'Level 2' respectively in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.
(iv) Applicants with less than 6 years' relevant post-degree experience as stated by the date of appointment may also apply. If selected, candidates will be appointed at a lower salary than that stipulated in the advertisement (i.e. lower than $ 82,325 per month), as determined individually by the Education Bureau. Relevancy of experience as an EP in other settings will be determined individually by the Education Bureau.
(v) Applicants who have submitted membership applications to the above professional organisations will also be considered.
(vi) Appointees will be deployed to fill specific post(s) in Educational Psychology Service Section(s) to meet operational needs.

Successful candidates will be employed on non-civil service contract period for 1 year.

(a) Please mark clearly the EDB Job Code and specific contract post applied for, e.g. Educational Psychologist (EDB/SE/020/26). (b) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise. (c) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race. (d) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service. (e) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made. (f) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend recruitment examination and/or interview. (g) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview/written examination without being subject to any further shortlisting criteria. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet "Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities" which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website at https://www.csb.gov.hk under "Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments". (h) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/ Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by mail to the enquiry address below.

You may obtain an application form [G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)] from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centre of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. You may also download the application form from the Civil Service Bureau's Internet website (https://www.csb.gov.hk). To apply, please send the completed application form to acoepshk2@edb.gov.hk on or before the closing date for application. Please indicate the post you are applying for together with the corresponding EDB Job Number in the email subject, e.g. "Application for Educational Psychologist (EDB/SE/020/26)".
The new version of application form for Government jobs G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) has been in use with effect from 26 July 2023. Candidates who apply for Government jobs advertised on or after 26 July 2023 should use the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023). If candidates submit the old version form (G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013)), they will be required to fill in the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) afresh and submit it within seven days upon request. If candidates fail to submit the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) within the stipulated deadline, their applications will not be processed further.
Application submitted in paper form by post, by fax or in person is NOT ACCEPTED.
Applicants who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation in about two to four weeks from the closing date for application. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful. For enquiries, please call the telephone number indicated.

Educational Psychology Service (Hong Kong) Section, Special Education Division, Education Bureau, 5/F, South Tower, Tseung Kwan O Government Offices, 30 Tong Yin Street, Tseung Kwan O, N.T.

3863 1735 / 3863 1761