Supervision experiences and job satisfaction of school psychologists in Victoria

This study set out to examine the current supervision arrangements for school psychologists in Victorian schools. Frequency of participation in professional supervision was explored in relation to type of employment and job satisfaction. The findings revealed that the frequency of participation in supervision activities for Victorian school psychologists in this study was less than adequate, with many psychologists reporting that they were unsatisfied with their supervision arrangements. Although school psychologists reported that they were generally satisfied with the nature of activities that make up their role, psychologists in the Government school sector appeared to be less satisfied when compared to psychologists working in Catholic and Independent schools. Overall, more psychologists working in Catholic schools reported that they participated in supervision than Government and Independent school psychologists. Furthermore, more psychologists working in Catholic schools had their supervision paid for by their school. Implications for school psychology and future research were discussed.