Job Description

• School of Psychology
• Full-time, fixed-term position for 12 months (also open to part-time/job share arrangements)
• Base salary will range from $120,317 - $134,892 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
• Based at our vibrant St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

Join our world-leading School of Psychology in a rewarding leadership role supporting high-quality professional training for future psychologists. As Placement Manager, you will manage existing student placements, develop new placement opportunities and models, and work collaboratively with students, colleagues and external providers to strengthen professional practice competence. You will contribute to an inclusive and supportive environment where operational excellence, trusted partnerships and innovative approaches create meaningful educational impact.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced psychologists looking to broaden their career beyond traditional clinical practice. Combining student supervision, placement leadership, partnership development and strategic project work, the role offers variety, flexibility and the chance to shape the next generation of practitioners while maintaining a strong connection to the profession.

We welcome all applications. Flexible work arrangements will be considered for this parental leave cover role, including full-time, part-time and job share options, helping you achieve greater work-life balance.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Manage and continuously improve student placements, placement processes and supporting resources for postgraduate students in the UQ Psychology Clinic and external placement settings.
• Build collaborative relationships with external placement providers to establish new opportunities and support successful placement experiences.
• Help ensure placements provide appropriate training and meet relevant University, Psychology Board of Australia and Australian Psychology Accreditation Council requirements.
• Lead rural placement projects, develop promotional resources, supervise students as required, and coordinate case presentations, information sessions and consultation support for student clinicians.

About You

• Postgraduate qualifications in Psychology, with Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology Area of Practice Endorsement.
• Psychology Board of Australia Board-approved supervisor.
• A minimum two years’ professional experience as a psychologist within a clinical psychology or clinical neuropsychology context.
• Familiarity with the clinical psychology or clinical neuropsychology sector, including relevant organisations, practitioners and professional networks.
• Sound knowledge of contemporary evidence-based psychology practice, clinical education and accreditation requirements for professional psychology training.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and build effective relationships with psychologists, psychologists in training, University colleagues and external partners.
• High-level organisational and coordination skills, including the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, manage competing priorities and take responsibility for decisions within established guidelines.
• Strong digital capability, with the ability to work effectively across technology systems and quickly develop proficiency in new software applications.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kym Adkinson, School Manager, at schoolmanager@psy.uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number R-69558.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please include responses to the ‘About You’ selection criteria above and, if interested in part-time/job share arrangements, indicate your level of availability. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks will include verification of your right to work in Australia, your qualifications and AHPRA registration, a Working with Children Blue Card, criminal history check and completion of mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer-sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We’re dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Thursday 29 October 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-69558).