"Lecturer in Psychology"

Lecturer in Psychology

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Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

time type

Part time

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Posted 19 Days Ago

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End Date: February 20, 2026 (8 days left to apply)

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R000021871

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Salary Package: Lecturer (Level B) from $123,435 to $146,044 pro-rata plus 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading

Appointment Type: Part-time (0.6) continuing

Location: Macquarie University (Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde)

The Role

The School of Psychological Sciences has an opportunity for a suitably qualified person to apply for an academic position in the Technical/Industry/Commercial Job Family. This position will have a teaching and professional supervision focus for the post-graduate psychology courses including the Master of Organisational Psychology.

The Macquarie University Academic Job family framework recognises the breadth of academic work in teaching, research and discovery, leadership and service and non-traditional academic activity. This position will have a dedicated workload allocation of 40% academic teaching in the post-graduate psychology courses including the Master of Organisational Psychology (MOrg) Course. This role will involve unit convening, conducting seminars, marking and professional supervision of applied psychology skills in general and organisational psychology. The non-traditional component of the role will include working with relevant staff in the Macquarie University Psychology Clinic (MUPC) and associated clinics, as well as external placement providers to facilitate the training of students enrolled in the postgraduate professional psychology Masters courses including the MOrg Course.

About You

You will have tertiary and professional qualifications in psychology (PhD preferred), current registration as a Psychologist and AHPRA endorsement in Organisational Psychology. You will have a passion for educating and training provisional psychologists.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter (maximum 3 pages) that outlines how you meet the following essential selection criteria below:

Tertiary and professional qualifications in Psychology (PhD preferred)

Current registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with endorsement in Organisational Psychology

Currently approved as a supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia, with minimum 2 years’ experience

Knowledge and understanding of current APAC requirements for Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees in psychology

Demonstrated experience in training and/or mentoring provisional or junior psychologists

Ability to develop and lead scholarly and innovative approaches to teaching and learning in accredited coursework units in postgraduate psychology courses

Demonstrated positive engagement, active service and/or leadership within the psychology profession or discipline outside the higher education academy

Strong written and oral communication skills including ability to write both academic and industry reports and ability to meet deadlines including at short notice

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to relate to staff and students from all backgrounds and to represent the School and Faculty to external stakeholders and the general public

Ability to work flexibly with academic, professional and administrative teams

Kindly please note that applications for this position are only being accepted from Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights.

This position requires criminal record and qualifications checks.

The successful applicant must be available to commence the full-time role by May 2026.

Specific Role Enquiries: Professor Maria Kangas, Head of School of Psychological Sciences, at maria.kangas@mq.edu.au

About Us

Macquarie is engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.  

Why work at Macquarie  

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.     

We are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre. Not only is our prime location an advantage, but take a look at our benefits on offer:    

17% Superannuation 

Subsidised onsite parking options   

Flexible working options   

Training and professional development   

Onsite childcare facilities   

Discounted health insurance (Medibank)   

Onsite vacation care   

Employee Assistance Program   

Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre  

Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics   

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close:19/02/2026 11:59 PM