Job Description
The School of Applied Psychology requires a Lecturer for Placements Innovation to work collaboratively with our team on the National Mental Health Pathways to Practice Program Pilot. The role focuses on expanding placement opportunities for students in clinical psychology and professional psychology postgraduate programs, with an emphasis on mental health and rural/remote placements. It has a strong focus on Service and Engagement, as well as teaching and supervision.
As the Lecturer for Placements Innovation, you will develop and support new placement opportunities for postgraduate psychology students and their supervisors. You will also contribute to teaching, scholarship excellence, and engagement activities within the discipline of Psychology.
Key responsibilities include:
* Identify, generate, support, and evaluate new placements that meet project KPI's.
* Collaborate with the broader project team to achieve KPI's.
* Partner with teaching teams and placement coordinators to facilitate integrated learning experiences for students.
* Foster excellent student experiences, including innovative teaching and learning.
* Support high‐quality learning and teaching strategies that enhance retention, employability, and student outcomes.
* Develop meaningful partnerships with external stakeholders and the broader community to promote and enhance the student experience.
Salary Range
FTE base salary: Academic Level B, $117,076 – $139,031 per annum + 17% superannuation. Total FTE package: $136,979 – $162,667 per annum.
Qualifications
Required qualifications and attributes:
* Doctoral or master's qualification in Psychology (or progress toward completion).
* Registered psychologist in Australia (AHPRA).
* Qualifications to provide supervision as required by the Psychology Board of Australia.
* Psychology area of practice endorsement (highly regarded).
* Expertise in supervising provisionally registered psychologists.
* Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, ready to contribute to the School's success.
Employment Details
Fixed term (ending November 2026), part‐time (80 %), primarily based at either Griffith University Gold Coast or Brisbane South (Nathan). Travel across Southeast Queensland may be required. Fixed‐term contract at the discretion of the university.
EEO Statement
Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application
Applicants must have unrestricted work rights. Visa sponsorship is not available. Applications close: Tuesday 28 April 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
For further information about this role, contact Associate Professor Heather Green, School of Applied Psychology, email: h.green@griffith.edu.au.
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