• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• Level E $220,925 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. 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.

Deakin’s School of Psychology is one of the largest and most progressive psychology departments in Australia. We are ERA 5 rated (well above world standard) and home to over 150 research/academic staff and 160 Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students. Our flagship research program, the SEED Lifespan Strategic Research Centre, is focused on the developmental and intergenerational factors that contribute to healthy social, cognitive and emotional development of children, adolescence, young adults and across the full lifespan.

The Professor will bring academic leadership and high-level research expertise to the School. They will specialise in any area of psychology, with clinical/mental health expertise particularly welcome. They will be expected to have a national and international profile, with a well-established track record of high impact publications and other outputs, effective team building and leadership, service to the discipline and a clear ability to attract external funding through both competitive grants and industry partnerships that aligns with the strategic research priorities of the School. They will also have an exceptional record of mentoring EMCRs and supervising Higher Degree by Research students to completion as principal supervisor.

Reporting to the Head of School and liaising with students at all levels, the Professor will interact regularly with other research and teaching staff within the School and the Faculty. They can expect to be an active member of the SEED Lifespan Strategic Research Centre and to collaborate with other researchers in the School, and more broadly in the Faculty and University.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD or professional doctorate in a relevant discipline.
• Success in mentoring postdoctoral early and mid-career researchers (EMCRs).
• Evidence of original, innovative and distinguished contribution to scholarship and teaching, research and research supervision.
• Demonstrated success as an eminent authority at the national and international level in research and scholarship through high quality publications, and exhibitions as relevant to the discipline.
• Sustained success in obtaining competitive external research grants, including category 1 grants.
• Excellence in engagement with research, community, industry and government to enhance the national and international standing of the discipline.
• Evidence of original, innovative and distinguished contribution to research and research supervision.
• Registered psychologist (AHPRA). *Desirable
• Experience in supervision of clinical research. *Desirable

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Professor Antonina Mikocka-Walus, Deputy Head of School, on antonina.mikockawalus@deakin.edu.au

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

 PD - Professor .pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Thursday 21st August.

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.