"Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology"

Part-time (0.6 FTE), Continuing position

Salary Academic Level C ($141,247 - $162,872 p.a. pro rata for part-time) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

Based at the Bundoora campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About the Role

If you are a registered Clinical Psychologist seeking a part-time academic role where your research, clinical and teaching expertise can make a meaningful and visible impact, this is an opportunity to shape the next generation of psychologists while advancing your own academic career.

RMIT University is inviting applications for a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology within the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences. This position is ideal for an established clinician-researcher who is motivated by teaching excellence, professional influence, and impactful research in Clinical Psychology.

What you will enjoy about this role

In this role, you will:

• Teach and inspire students across undergraduate and postgraduate psychology programs
• Lead and grow a high-quality research program aligned with University priority areas
• Build your academic reputation through publications, funding success and collaboration
• Develop strong partnerships with researchers, clinicians, industry and professional bodies
• Contribute to academic leadership and, where relevant, program coordination
• Work in a collegial environment that values innovation, collaboration and impact

This role offers a balanced academic portfolio, combining research leadership, clinical engagement and teaching excellence in a flexible part-time arrangement.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• Endorsement as an AHPRA-approved registered clinical supervisor with expertise in clinical psychology.
• A growing national research profile with high-quality publications
• Experience attracting research funding and leading projects or teams
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at tertiary level
• Experience supervising Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students
• The ability to mentor colleagues and lead academic teams
• Strong communication skills and professional judgement
• A collaborative and values-driven leadership approach

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the RMIT STEM College

The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before.

STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.

The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano materials and devices; and sustainable systems. Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources.

Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact, and our students are truly work-ready. Under the leadership of DVC STEM College & Vice President, Digital Innovation, we have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale.

Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College's inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community to achieve their potential. The College appointed Victoria's first ever Dean of STEM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College.

STEM College employs 1,000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students.

We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/stem-college

To Apply

Please click the Apply button at the top of this page to submit the following three documents:

• Your CV
• A covering letter
• A separate statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below.

For further information regarding recruitment processes, please contact Jennifer Pham, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au Please do not share your application to this email address.

Position Description - Senior Lecturer, Clinical Psychology

If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements.

Please note: Due to the University's end-of-year shutdown period, interviews will be conducted after the University reopens in January 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted in mid-to-late January 2026 to confirm interview arrangements.

Applications close on Tuesday 6 January 2026 at 11.59pm.