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) 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

The School of Applied Psychology is one of Australia’s leading schools for teaching, research, and professional training in psychology, with a strong commitment to advancing knowledge that improves lives and strengthens communities.

As a Lecturer (Level B) Psychology, you’ll play a key role in shaping the next generation of psychologists and researchers. You’ll make informed contributions to teaching, research, and engagement across Griffith’s undergraduate and postgraduate Psychology and Counselling programs.

Here’s how you’ll make it matter:

Deliver high-quality, student-centred learning experiences that foster active engagement, curiosity, and success.

Coordinate and teach courses within the School’s Undergraduate Psychology and Counselling programs, supporting innovative and authentic learning practices.

Supervise Honours and PhD students, guiding the next generation of researchers to achieve excellence and impact.

Engage with industry and the broader community to enhance employability outcomes and promote work-integrated learning opportunities.

• Develop and sustain a program of impactful research in areas such as behaviour change, applied cognition and human performance, or in psychological areas related to traffic and driving safety.

This is a fixed-term (until 31 Dec 2027), full-time position primarily based at Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus university, you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s campuses are situated 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 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 that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact of your work in the classroom, the laboratory, and the community.

You will also have:

A PhD or doctoral qualification in Psychology or a related field.

Demonstrated research expertise in one or more of the following: behaviour change, applied cognition and human performance, or traffic and driving safety.

A developing track record of high-quality research outputs, with potential for future funding and impact.

A passion for innovative teaching that fosters student success and supports evidence-based learning.

Excellent collaboration, communication, and mentoring skills to engage effectively with students, colleagues, and external partners.

Registration as a psychologist in Australia with AHPRA (regarded but not mandatory.)

Additional Information

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We support the professional and personal development of all our employees and invest in the skills of our people. We offer:

• A mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment.
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme.

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 and quote reference number REF8708R.

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 9 November 2025. All applications must be submitted online.