"Lecturer in Postgraduate Psychology (2 x 0.6 FTE Part-Time Positions)"

• 2 x Part-Time 0.6FTE
• Continuing
• Positions based at Bundoora Campus
• Salary Level B starting from $114,855 plus 17% superannuation (pro-rated)

About the positions

Two positions available to deliver an outstanding student experience for students completing postgraduate psychology programs, with one role focused within the clinical placements team.

The Department of Psychology, Counselling and Therapy encompasses several broadly related disciplines, including clinical, professional, developmental and social psychology; neuropsychology, cognition and behavioural neuroscience; rehabilitation and mental health counselling; and art and family therapy.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and teach subjects which provide a high-quality learning experience that engages students, including providing constructive, fair, and timely feedback on learning.
• Initiate and participate in design of innovative and effective curriculum which reflects developing best practice nationally and internationally, utilising various methodologies including online and blended learning, and including taking an evidence-based approach to evaluate how these initiatives improve the student experience.
• Oversee and mentor students engaged in clinical or professional psychology work, including providing primary supervision if appropriately qualified.
• If working within the placements team, taking responsibility for securing and supporting placements with existing and new industry partners.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• PhD or Masters degree or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline area.
• Professional qualification and experience, including:
  • Full registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
  • Approved or eligibility for approval as a supervising psychologist at the higher degree program level by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA)
  • Endorsement as a specialist in a relevant sub-discipline with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) is not required but would be an advantage (especially clinical psychology).
• Demonstrated ability to be effective in teaching and curriculum development in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes, as evidenced by, for example, high results on student feedback on teaching surveys relative to their peers, or through other forms of evidence.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with and produce outputs related to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning or program improvement more generally.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Position descriptions:

PD - Lecturer PG Psychology Clinical placements team
PD - Lect PG Psychology Clinical Placement team 0.6FTE TF.pdf

PD - Lecturer PG Psychology
PD - Lecturer PG Psychology TF_broad role.pdf

Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site childcare facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm on Sunday 22nd March 2026

Position Enquiries: Karli Treyvaud, HOD, Psychology, Counselling & Therapy
Email: K.Treyvaud@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter,
• An up-to-date resume and;
• A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description.

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