Senior Lecturer, Psychology

Contribute to the development and delivery of the flexible Master of Professional Psychology program.

• Institute of Health and Wellbeing – Berwick Campus.
• Part-time (0.5), continuing appointment
• Academic Level C - $136,795 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 28/09/2025

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

As an integral member of our team, you will contribute to the development and delivery of units within psychology at undergraduate and graduate levels, with a focus on the flexible delivery of the Master of Professional Psychology via online classes and in-person intensives. You will also supervise students undertaking psychology placement within FedCare Psychology Services and contribute to the Institutes administrative functions.

This position is based at our Berwick Campus however a remote location may be considered, with on-campus teaching for face-to-face intensives required.

You will:

• provide leadership in developing, teaching, coordinating, and moderating units in psychology;
• undertake teaching and assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate students;
• supervise students undertaking project units, honours courses and research higher degrees; and
• undertake research activities.

About you

You will work as part of the institutes team of academic and administrative staff. You will possess proven educational, research and professional experience and seek to embed long and short-term research strategies for the institute within the strategic framework of the University and in accordance with its mission. You will be a creative thinker and avid problem solver, who possesses initiative, innovation, and a can-do attitude.

You will possess:

• general registration as a psychologist with an area of Practice Endorsement and Board Approved supervisor status with AHPRA;
• demonstrated commitment to and enthusiasm for teaching and learning;
• capacity to teach foundation skills for clinical practice;
• capacity to support students completing placement; and
• ability to conduct and disseminate psychological research.

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 28 September 2025

Applicants are required to submit a resume and response to the key selection criteria as detailed in the position description.

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