Psychology Clinics Director

Griffith Healths School of Applied Psychology and Griffith Health Clinics are seeking an experienced and dynamic Psychology Clinic Director to lead and oversee the operations of our Psychology Clinics. This key leadership position plays a vital role in ensuring that the clinics provide high-quality learning experiences for psychology and counselling students while meeting professional accreditation requirements.

The Psychology Clinic Director will co-develop and implement the strategic vision for the clinics provide clinical supervision for students contribute to teaching research and engagement initiatives and help strengthen the reputation of Griffith Health Clinics. This position is part of both the School and Clinics leadership teams and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of clinical education at Griffith University.

Key responsibilities in the role will include but not be limited to:

• Lead the strategic direction and operational management of the Psychology Clinics ensuring alignment with the learning needs of students and accreditation requirements.
• Provide high-level advice to the Head of School and School Executive on innovative and effective clinic operations.
• Manage financial operations including budget oversight and resource utilisation.
• Develop and deliver clinic business plans that support education research and engagement strategies.
• Oversee and support student and intern supervision ensuring quality clinical training experiences.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and external stakeholder engagement to enhance student learning and patient care.
• Maintain registration as a psychologist and endorsed supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia.

This is a fixed-term full-time appointment for three years and can be based at either the Brisbane South (Nathan) or Gold Coast campus. Regular travel between the two locations will be required.

As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations. Griffith Universitys campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary range
An attractive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

About you
The successful candidate will have:

• A postgraduate qualification in Psychology.
• Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Approved and Endorsed Supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Proven leadership and management experience in a clinical or educational setting.
• Strong strategic planning financial management and operational oversight skills.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching clinical supervision and student learning.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders to advance clinic operations and educational objectives.

Additional Information :

How to apply
At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre 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 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 Griffiths 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 About You section above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• Names and contact details of at least three 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 School of Applied Psychology at or Ms Amanda McGuckin Director Griffith Health Clinics at .

For application and recruitment advice please contact Jinita Dhall Talent Acquisition Partner at . 

Closing date: Thursday 12 March 2026 at 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time