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Senior Clinical Educator - Psychology Clinic Manager

Academic Level C

Mar 10 2026

Location

Townsville QLD, Australia

James Cook University (JCU)

Type

Part-time (0.8 FTE, 29 hours/week), Fixed Term to 21 Jan 2028

Salary

Academic Level C $137,166 - $157,465 (pro rata) + 17% Super

Teaching Load

Postgraduate & undergraduate psychology programs

Required Qualifications

AHPRA Psychologist Registration (Clinical Endorsement)
Psychology Board Approved Supervisor Status
Clinical Supervision Experience
Clinical Governance Expertise
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Organisational & Problem-Solving Skills

Research Areas

Clinical Psychology
Psychological Services
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Senior Clinical Educator - Psychology Clinic Manager

  •  494571
  •  Townsville
  •  Academic
  •  Part time
  •  Closing on: Mar 10 2026
  • Part time (0.8FTE) - 29 hours per week | Fixed Term Contract to 21 January 2028
  • Academic Level C $137,166 - $157,465 + 17% Super & great benefits (Prorata)
  • Based in tropical Townsville where lifestyle and career go hand-in-hand
  • Lead a high-impact psychology clinic shaping future clinicians
  • Drive clinical excellence, governance and service innovation
  • Mentor emerging psychologists while delivering community impact

Join us in shaping the next generation of psychologists while delivering meaningful impact to the community. This pivotal leadership role oversees JCU’s student-led psychology clinics, ensuring high-quality, ethical and evidence-based psychological services while fostering an outstanding clinical learning environment.

You will provide strategic and operational leadership across clinic governance, supervision, and service delivery, working closely with academic and professional teams to support excellence in teaching, research and clinical training.

Why you’ll love this role

  • Lead and enhance high-impact student-led psychology clinics
  • Shape future psychologists through expert supervision and teaching
  • Drive clinical governance, innovation and service quality

What you’ll do

  • Provide strategic and operational oversight of clinic services
  • Deliver individual and group supervision to provisionally registered psychologists
  • Ensure best-practice clinical governance, risk management and compliance
  • Contribute to teaching within postgraduate and undergraduate psychology programs
  • Collaborate across JCU Health and interprofessional clinics
  • Support continuous improvement and growth of clinic services

What you’ll bring

  • AHPRA registration as a Psychologist with Clinical Psychology endorsement
  • Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor status
  • Strong clinical supervision experience and governance expertise
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership capability
  • Outstanding organisational and problem-solving skills

Why work at JCU

As Australia’s university for the Tropics, JCU offers a purpose-driven, collaborative environment where your leadership will have a meaningful impact on medical education and workforce outcomes across regional Australia.

  • 5 weeks annual leave + leave loading
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Up to 12 Months paid parental leave
  • Salary packaging options
  • Paid study leave & staff development programs
  • Fitness Passport & health insurance discounts
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (coaching & counselling)

Ready to make an impact? Apply now.

How To Apply

At JCU, you’ll be part of a values-driven university committed to excellence, equity, reconciliation and sustainability.

Click the ‘apply’ button where you will be asked to complete an application form or alternatively, please apply directly via the via the JCU careers page and follow the below steps:

  • Complete the application form
  • Upload your current resume
  • Upload a cover letter outlining your relevant experience in relation to the key requirements of the role and how your skills and experience will ensure your success in the role. 

For any enquiries about the role, please contact Dr Lauren Shaw on (07)4781 6076 or via email lauren.shaw1@jcu.edu.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Senior Clinical Educator role?

You need AHPRA registration as a Psychologist with Clinical Psychology endorsement and Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor status. Strong experience in clinical supervision, governance, leadership, and stakeholder engagement is essential. Explore faculty jobs for similar academic roles or prepare your academic CV to highlight these skills.

📝How do I apply for this Psychology Clinic Manager position at JCU?

Click the ‘apply’ button, complete the application form, upload your resume and a cover letter addressing key requirements. Apply via the JCU careers page. For queries, contact Dr Lauren Shaw at lauren.shaw1@jcu.edu.au. Use our free cover letter template for academic applications.

💰What is the salary and employment type for this role?

Salary is Academic Level C $137,166 - $157,465 (pro rata) + 17% superannuation. It's a part-time 0.8 FTE (29 hours/week) fixed-term contract until 21 January 2028. Benefits include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible arrangements, and salary packaging. Check professor salaries for comparisons in higher ed.

👥What responsibilities does the role involve?

Provide strategic oversight of clinic services, deliver supervision to provisionally registered psychologists, ensure clinical governance and compliance, contribute to teaching in psychology programs, and support service innovation. Lead student-led clinics for community impact. View related lecturer jobs for teaching insights.

🏝️Why work at JCU in Townsville for this position?

JCU offers a tropical lifestyle in Townsville with career impact in regional health. Enjoy purpose-driven environment, 12 months paid parental leave, paid study leave, and EAP. Ideal for clinical educators shaping psychologists. Learn more about higher ed career advice or university salaries.

🧠Is supervision experience mandatory for applicants?

Yes, strong clinical supervision experience with provisionally registered psychologists is required, alongside governance expertise. Mentor emerging psychologists in student-led clinics. Prepare via resources like how to write a winning academic CV.
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