Lecturer (Professional Psychology and Placements)
Lecturer (Professional Psychology and Placements)
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Job Description
School of Psychological Science
- Join our exciting new Master of Professional Psychology program to train the future psychology workforce in Western Australia
- Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.
- Base salary range: Level B $118150 $139812 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
School of Psychological Science comprises over 40 teaching and research staff dedicated to educating thousands of undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students. We are also one of the worlds leading research schools training over 120 PhD students and disseminating ground-breaking research from international experts in Applied Psychology (e.g. Industrial and Organisational Psychology Clinical Psychology Health Psychology and Neuropsychology) Developmental Psychology and Cognitive Psychology. Our teaching and research are academically rigorous and driving positive change in psychosocial health and wellbeing workplace health and safety and in areas of global concern like climate change and transportation safety.
About the opportunity
- Contribute to the teaching in the Master of Professional Psychology and the administration operation and/or promotion of the program.
- Have a lead role in overseeing the placements for this course. This role will include developing future placement opportunities ensuring students on placement meet their competencies and liaising with current placement agencies.
About you
- Masters or Doctoral degree qualification in Psychology.
- General registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Approval as a supervisor for higher degree psychology trainees by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) or the capacity to achieve supervisor status.
- Experience in the mentoring of junior colleagues demonstrators and tutors where relevant.
- Commitment to increasing Aboriginal peoples roles in improving the health and well-being of their communities.
Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate Finance Check Working with Children Check and C class drivers licence will be required by the successful applicant.
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To learn more about this opportunity please contact Professor Troy Visser at .
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria please visit Addressing the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday 23 September 2025
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia
Benefits
- Flexible working options.
- Generous paid leave including parental leave.
- Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
- Salary packaging available.
- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
- Discounted UWA course fees.
- Discounted health insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively please contact the Talent team at with details of your query. To enable a quick response please include the 6-digit job reference number.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
