Company 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.
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.
Job Description
As a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, you will contribute to high quality teaching, clinical training and impactful research within the School of Applied Psychology. You will play a key role in delivering an exceptional student experience and strengthening the School’s engagement with industry and community partners.
As a Lecturer, you will:
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Deliver engaging, student centred teaching across undergraduate psychology and counselling, and postgraduate clinical and professional psychology programs.
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Provide high quality clinical supervision to postgraduate students and support strong outcomes for Honours and HDR candidates.
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Build a program of research that produces high quality outputs, demonstrates real world impact, and supports the pursuit of external funding.
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Contribute to course coordination, academic administration and continuous improvement of teaching practice through scholarly and professional development activities.
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Foster positive, respectful relationships with students, colleagues, industry and community partners to enhance learning, employability and the School’s external profile.
This is a continuing, full time 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 campus 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.
Qualifications
You are an emerging clinical psychology academic who brings strong professional training, a commitment to evidence based practice, and a passion for supporting the development of future clinicians and researchers. You demonstrate high quality teaching and clinical supervision, contribute to a growing research profile, and thrive in collaborative, student centred academic environments.
To be successful, you will have:
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A doctoral qualification in clinical psychology (or related field), registration as a psychologist with AHPRA, and endorsement in clinical psychology.
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Eligibility to provide supervision in accordance with Psychology Board of Australia requirements.
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Demonstrated capability in delivering high quality teaching, student‑centred learning and effective clinical supervision within psychology programs.
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A developing research track record with high quality outputs and clear potential for impact and future funding success.
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Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills that support positive student experiences and productive engagement with colleagues, industry and community partners.
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:
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Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
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Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
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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:
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A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
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Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
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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 [email protected].
For application and recruitment advice, please contact Maria Mahon, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].
Closing date: Tuesday 9th 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.
