Senior Lecturer - Clinical Psychology

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.

As a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, you will play a key leadership role in advancing high quality teaching, clinical training and impactful research within the School of Applied Psychology. You will contribute to an exceptional student experience, strengthen our research profile, and build meaningful partnerships across industry and community settings.

As a Senior Lecturer, you will:

• Lead engaging, evidence based teaching and clinical supervision across undergraduate and postgraduate psychology programs.
• Drive a high impact research agenda, securing competitive funding and contributing to policy and practice.
• Provide academic and research leadership, including mentoring HDR candidates and supporting a strong research culture.
• Foster industry and community partnerships that enhance student employability and work integrated learning.
• Champion a positive, student-centred culture aligned with the University’s values, policies and professional standards.

This is a continuing, full time position primarily based at Griffith University Gold Coast. 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 C range $143,418 - $165,374 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $167,799 - $193,487 per annum.

You are an experienced clinical psychology academic who brings strong professional credentials, a commitment to evidence based practice, and a passion for developing the next generation of clinicians and researchers. You combine high quality teaching with a growing research profile and thrive in collaborative, student centred environments.

To be successful, you will have:

• A doctoral qualification in clinical psychology (or related field), registration as a psychologist with AHPRA, and clinical psychology area of practice endorsement.
• Qualified to provide supervision under Psychology Board of Australia requirements.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, clinical supervision and curriculum innovation in psychology programs.
• A track record of high quality research outputs, with evidence of impact and potential to attract competitive funding.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build industry partnerships and support positive student and staff experiences.

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• 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:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• 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: Sunday 17th May 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.