• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Part-time and fixed-term (for 6 months)
• Level B $113,157 - $133,837 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

About the role:

The Lecturer will have responsibility for coordinating clinical placements in the Deakin School of Psychology Clinical Programs. Working with the Director of Clinical Programs and Partnerships and the course leadership group for professional psychology programs, the focus of this role will be to ensure trainees obtain high quality placements that are consistent with the requirements of the program. The appointee will also contribute to teaching, service and research in the professional psychology programs. The appointee will promote the School and maintain links and partnerships with relevant academic, industry and professional communities.

As a Lecturer in Psychology, you will:

• Work with the Director of Clinical Programs and Partnerships and Course Directors within the Professional Psychology Programs, to develop and maintain relationships with agencies for the purpose of securing and providing high quality professional placement opportunities for Postgraduate Professional Psychology students.
• Participate in developing and nurturing links and partnerships with industry, professional bodies and the wider community.
• Develop and administer professional development programs for field supervisors to facilitate the growth of the number of placement supervisors in the region who meet the criteria for Registered Supervisor endorsed status as required by the Psychology Board of Australia 
• Develop flexible-delivery course materials relating to placement requirements of the course, including online materials.
• Contribute to the development of systems for assessment of placements, including evaluating supervisee competency.
• Oversee and fulfil recording of placement data, including completion of internal and external records. 

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience.
• Registered psychologist (APHRA).
• Area of practice endorsement *Desirable.
• Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor status * Desirable.
• Record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a brief cover letter, and responses to the Key Selection Criteria by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Melissa O’Shea (Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology) via email at melissa.oshea@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Level-B-Psychology - 566969.pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm Wednesday the 12^th of February.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.