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Lecturer in Psychology and External Relationships Liaison

University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS
A$110,992 p/a
Education & Training → Teaching - Tertiary
Part-time
On-site

Posted 1 day ago


Lecturer in Psychology and External Relationships Liaison

  • Collaborate with the Tasmanian Mental Health Community to shape the future mental health workforce
  • Assist in building placements for provisional psychologists to support mental health of Tasmania
  • Ongoing, part-time (0.6 FTE) position based in Hobart

About the opportunity

The University of Tasmania is building a vision of a place-based University with a mission to enhance the intellectual, economic, social and cultural future of Lutruwita (Tasmania), and from Lutruwita, contribute to the world in areas of distinctive advantage. The University recognises that achieving this vision is dependent on the people we employ as well as creating a people-centred University that is values-based, relational, diverse, and development-focused.

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer level B, in Psychology and External Relationships Liaison in the School of Psychological Sciences, part of the College of Health and Medicine. Our School is growing the mental health work force for Tasmania. We offer undergraduate degrees in psychological sciences and counselling, and postgraduate degrees in clinical and professional psychology, as well as counselling. The School has expanded our program, making training pathways for psychologists accessible across the state. We are searching for academic, Clinical and/or Educational and Developmental Psychologists, who will join this journey that will provide much needed support for the growing demand on the Tasmanian mental health work force.

What you’ll do:

  • Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
  • Work collaboratively with external partners to ensure students on placement are receiving appropriate training experiences (including the required hours of supervision and achievement of competencies)
  • Develop new external relationships to grow the number of opportunities for the Masters Students and psychological services for the Tasmanian community.
  • Collaborate closely between the Director of the University Psychology Clinic, Director of Postgraduate Professional Training Programs and external stakeholders to manage all risks associated.
  • Contribute to the supervision of provisional psychologists as they undertake their placements in the University Psychology Clinic, and/or external placements as required. Supervision would include supervising therapy and/or assessment activities and associated tasks.
  • Undertake high quality scholarly undergraduate (and if relevant postgraduate) coursework teaching in both the face-to-face and online environments
  • Contribute to curriculum and assessment development and unit coordination in postgraduate (and undergraduate where required) course offerings, for both face-to-face and online models of learning and teaching.
  • Contribute to the collective effort of building a successful collegial culture within the School and University through service and engagement activities within the University, with our communities and through your scientific discipline.

What we’re looking for:

  • A PhD in Psychology or equivalent (for example, Master of Clinical and/or Educational and Developmental Psychology with practice and supervision experience).
  • Current registration as a Psychologist in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, and Clinical and/or Educational and Developmental Psychology Area of Practice Endorsement with no conditions, undertakings or reprimands
  • Current Psychology Board of Australia Approved Supervisor Status (or eligibility to obtain this qualification), with approval to supervise provisional psychologists during an accredited higher degree program
  • Ability to develop and implement skills in scholarly and innovative approaches to University-level teaching and learning in postgraduate Psychology, including blended and online educational approaches.
  • Knowledge of, and ability to apply, Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)accreditation standards to curriculum development and implementation
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders including organisations external to the University, practicing psychologists, and academic and professional staff
  • A good record of working collaboratively within a team to achieve a common goal and display the ability to work in a manner that aligns with the University's values.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $150,759 pro rata comprising base salary within the range of $110,992 to $128,854 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

  • Resume
  • Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
  • Your responses to the Role Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience from the Position Description below
  • To apply online, please provide the following supporting documentation:
  • For further information about this position, Leesa Van Nierkerk, Clinic Director, Psychology, [email protected] or 03 6226 6645.
  • Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
  • Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

Position Description - 501104 - Lecturer in Psychology and External Relationships Liaison.pdf

Applications close Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.


About University of Tasmania

Launceston, TAS, Australia
Education & Training
1001-5000 employees

Leading the way for a sustainable future - The University of Tasmania has ranked #1 on climate action for universities internationally.

For the second year running, we are officially the tertiary sector's world-leader in taking climate action, with the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings rating us number one in climate action globally for 2022 and 2023.

Together, we're reimagining education at our campuses.

Providing a good education to as many Tasmanians as possible is at the heart of everything we do. To strengthen and future-proof our ability to do this, we’re transforming our University.

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