Job Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

As a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Professional Psychology), you will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching, clinical supervision, and placement coordination within postgraduate psychology programs. This appointment will be made at Level B or Level C depending on the successful candidate’s skills and experience. Working closely with the Program Director, Clinic Director, academic staff, external psychologists, and students, you will contribute to an outstanding student experience while strengthening industry partnerships and supporting the professional development of future psychologists.

As a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Professional Psychology), you will:

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and clinical supervision across postgraduate professional psychology programs.
• Coordinate courses and support academic administration, including placement processes and compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with external agencies and supervisors to secure quality placement opportunities.
• Oversee the external placement experience for Master of Professional Psychology students, ensuring alignment with AHPRA, PsyBA and APAC requirements.
• Contribute to scholarly, professional and leadership activities that enhance teaching quality, student outcomes, and the reputation of the program.

This is a fixed term (until 31st December 2027), full time or part time (minimum 0.60 FTE) position primarily based at either Griffith University Gold Coast or Brisbane South (Nathan). 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.

The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Level C range $143,418 - $165,374 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $167,799 - $193,487 per annum.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Postgraduate qualifications in Psychology, with current AHPRA registration and approved supervisor status (or eligibility to obtain).
• Experience teaching and/or supervising postgraduate psychology students.
• Strong understanding of placement coordination and professional accreditation requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across academic and clinical settings.
• For Level C, a strong record of scholarly contribution and leadership in higher education or professional 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:

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• 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, 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 )
• 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, Professor Allison Waters, Head of School - School of Applied Psychology at a.waters@griffith.edu.au

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Maria Mahon, Talent Acquisition Partner at m.mahon@griffith.edu.au

Closing date: Sunday 28th June 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.