Lecturer

Job Description

The School of Applied Psychology is a national leader in accredited psychology training, with award winning educators and a strong focus on real world clinical skills. Our research drives national and international practice, with strengths in health behaviour, child and family interventions, youth development, workplace wellbeing and cognition. We offer extensive industry partnerships and work integrated learning across all levels of study.

As a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, you will deliver high-quality teaching and clinical training within the School of Applied Psychology. You will support an outstanding, student-centred learning experience across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

As a Lecturer you will:

• Deliver engaging teaching across psychology, counselling, clinical psychology and professional psychology programs.
• Provide high quality clinical supervision to postgraduate students.
• Coordinate courses and contribute to associated academic administration.
• Improve teaching through evaluation, professional development and scholarly practice.
• Build positive relationships with students, colleagues, industry and community partners.

This is a continuing, part-time (0.60FTE), position primarily based at Griffith University Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi-site university you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Level B range $117,076 - $139,031 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $136,979 - $162,667 per annum.

Qualifications

You are a qualified clinical psychologist committed to evidence-based practice, high quality teaching and the development of future psychology professionals.

To be successful, you will have:

• A PhD or doctoral qualification in clinical psychology or a related field.
• Current AHPRA registration with an area of practice endorsement in clinical psychology.
• Eligibility to provide supervision under Psychology Board of Australia requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver student centred teaching and effective clinical supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with a commitment to improving teaching practice.

Additional Information

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Opportunities for internal mobility

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Allison Waters, Head of School - School of Applied Psychology at [email protected]

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Maria Mahon, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected]

Closing date: Sunday 13th September 11:59pm AEST.  All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.