Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. As a Lecturer (Level B) - Clinical Psychology, 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.

Job Description

As a Lecturer, Clinical Psychology, you’ll contribute to teaching, research, and clinical supervision within the School of Applied Psychology. You will play a vital role in shaping the next generation of psychologists and supporting high-quality student learning.

Here’s how you’ll make it matter:

• Deliver engaging, evidence-based teaching in postgraduate clinical psychology and professional psychology programs.
• Provide clinical supervision for postgraduate students, supporting their professional development and practice readiness.
• Undertake course coordination, curriculum development, and assessment design to foster high-quality, student-centred learning experiences.
• Contribute to the scholarship of learning and teaching, applying reflective and evidence-informed approaches to continually improve education practice.
• Develop an innovative and impactful program of research on topics related to mental health and wellbeing and contribute to the supervision of honours and PhD students.
• Build collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, industry, and the wider community to strengthen employability and enhance professional outcomes.

This is a continuing, full-time position based at Griffith University Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus university, you may be required to work across other 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 Lecturer (Level B) range $113,226 – $134,460 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $132,474 – $157,318 per annum.

Qualifications

What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future for all. You’ll thrive in a values-led, student-focused environment and contribute meaningfully to both teaching and research. To be successful, you will have:

• A PhD or doctoral qualification in clinical psychology or a closely related field.
• Registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with an area of practice endorsement in clinical psychology.
• Qualifications to provide supervision in line with Psychology Board of Australia requirements.
• Demonstrated capacity to deliver high-quality, student-centred teaching and clinical supervision.
• Demonstrated capacity to conduct innovative and impactful research on topics related to mental health and wellbeing.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to build supportive relationships with students and colleagues.

Additional Information

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

• 17% superannuation with competitive base salary.
• A mix of on-campus and work-from-home options, with flexible work arrangements available.
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
• Salary packaging options and corporate health plan discounts.
• Support for further professional development and study through Griffith’s educational assistance schemes.

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.

How to apply
Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:

• A covering statement outlining your suitability for the role referring to the qualifications listed above and the position description.
• Current curriculum vitae, including name and contact details.

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights and may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Allison Waters, Head of School for the School of Applied Psychology via [email protected].

For application support, please contact People Services on 07 3735 4011 referencing REF8271N.

Closing date: Sunday, 12 October 2025. All applications must be submitted online.