Din*** M.
Education
Western Sydney University (Dec 2004)
- Degree: Graduate Diploma and PostGraduate Diploma of Psychology/ Graduate Certificate in School Counselling, Educational Psychology
Australian Catholic University (Dec 1998)
- Degree: Graduate Diploma of Education (HSIE) / Graduate Certificate of Religious Education, Education
Skills:
Coaching, Leadership Development
Work Experience:
Principal Psychologist at SCHOOL PALS
- Location: Australia
- Duration: Jul 2021 to Present · 4 yrs 4 mos
District Educational Psychologist at Department for Education, South Australia
- Location: Greater Adelaide Area
- Duration: Jun 2017 to Jan 2021 · 3 yrs 8 mos
School Psychologist at NSW Department of Education and Training
- Duration: Jan 2004 to Dec 2016 · 13 yrs
Guidance Counsellor/ Careers Advisor/ Secondary Teacher at All Saints Grammar School
- Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Duration: Feb 1999 to Dec 2003 · 4 yrs 11 mos
Territory Sales Manager at Merck
- Location: Australia
- Duration: Jan 1997 to Dec 1997 · 1 yr
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
A minor gap of approximately 2 years between Merck (1997) and All Saints Grammar School (1999) exists. Additionally, a brief industry shift to pharma early in the career introduces some non-traditional elements, though the subsequent track remains strongly aligned with psychology and education.
Industry consistency is strong overall due to years in education psychology, but the single-year stint in pharmaceuticals represents a departure from the core track. This is offset by long tenure in education/psychology roles thereafter.
Tenure stability is high in the education/psychology trajectory, with multi-year roles culminating in leadership and private practice ownership; Merck is the only short tenure.
Education-career alignment is strong: qualifications in Psychology, Counselling, and Teaching; fully registered psychologist with AHPRA; teaching registration suggests a robust fit for school-based roles and wellbeing programs.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Senior School Psychologist – District Lead (K-12)95% fit
Extensive school psychology background, district-level leadership, and program development experience align with US district needs; licensure will be required.
Director of Student Wellbeing Programs92% fit
Proven capability in guidance, counseling, and program advocacy; strong fit for leading district-wide mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
Educational Psychology Consultant (K-12)88% fit
Experience with education planning, assessments, and program design; transferable to US schools and private educational networks.
Private Practice Lead – School-Based Psychologist85% fit
Entrepreneurial background and private-practice management; scalable in the US with licensure and market entry strategy.
Learning & Leadership Development Coach for Educators80% fit
Coaching and leadership development expertise complements roles in teacher and administrator development; cross-sector applicability.
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