Senior Lecturer Clinical Psychology

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 Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology you will play a key leadership role in advancing high quality teaching clinical training and impactful research within the School of Applied Psychology. You will contribute to an exceptional student experience strengthen our research profile and build meaningful partnerships across industry and community settings.

As a Senior Lecturer you will:

• Lead engaging evidence based teaching and clinical supervision across undergraduate and postgraduate psychology programs.
• Drive a high impact research agenda securing competitive funding and contributing to policy and practice.
• Provide academic and research leadership including mentoring HDR candidates and supporting a strong research culture.
• Foster industry and community partnerships that enhance student employability and work integrated learning.
• Champion a positive student-centred culture aligned with the Universitys values policies and professional standards.

This is a continuing full time position primarily based at Griffith University Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Griffith Universitys 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 C range $143418 - $165374 per annum 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $167799 - $193487 per annum.

Qualifications :

You are an experienced clinical psychology academic who brings strong professional credentials a commitment to evidence based practice and a passion for developing the next generation of clinicians and researchers. You combine high quality teaching with a growing research profile and thrive in collaborative student centred environments.

To be successful you will have:

• A doctoral qualification in clinical psychology (or related field) registration as a psychologist with AHPRA and clinical psychology area of practice endorsement.
• Qualified to provide supervision under Psychology Board of Australia requirements.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching clinical supervision and curriculum innovation in psychology programs.
• A track record of high quality research outputs with evidence of impact and potential to attract competitive funding.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to build industry partnerships and support positive student and staff experiences.

Additional Information :

Why Griffith
As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve 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
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities

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 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 .

For application and recruitment advice please contact Maria Mahon Talent Acquisition Partner at .

Closing date: Sunday 17th May 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