"Sessional Supervisor - Psychology"

Sessional Supervisor - Psychology

Footscray, Australia

Job Info

Job Identification 17206

Job Category Academic Sessional

Posting Date 02/05/2026, 06:42 AM

Locations Footscray Park

Apply Before 02/26/2026, 01:00 PM

Job Schedule Part time

Job Description

About VU

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022‑2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers, “Thriving place to Study and Work,” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the Team

The Victoria University Psychology Clinic delivers high‑quality psychological therapy and assessment services to clients across the lifespan. The Clinic plays a central role in training postgraduate students in the Master of Clinical Psychology and Master of Professional Psychology programs. The team consists of experienced clinicians and supervisors committed to supporting student development, client wellbeing, and evidence‑based practice.

About the Role

As a sessional supervisor, you will provide high‑quality clinical supervision to provisional psychologists completing placements within the Clinic. You will guide students through therapeutic work, case formulation, intervention planning, and cognitive and educational assessments. Supervision is aligned with AHPRA guidelines and may be delivered in-person or online. This role offers the opportunity to shape the next generation of psychologists while contributing to a supportive and collaborative clinical training environment.

Position Key Duties:

Provide individual and/or group supervision to provisional psychologists

Guide supervisees in completing case formulation, treatment planning, therapy, and intervention

Guide supervisees in conducting scoring, interpreting, and reporting on cognitive and educational assessments (e.g., WAIS-IV, WISC-V, WPPSI, WIAT-IV)

Support the development of clinical reasoning, ethical practice, and professional identity

Assess student competencies and maintain documentation in line with AHPRA standards.

Position Details

Classification: Academic Sessional

Salary: $161.12 per hour

Employment Type: Sessional

Location: Online

About You

You are an experienced, clinically endorsed psychologist with a passion for developing emerging practitioners. You bring:

Current general registration with AHPRA and endorsement in Clinical Psychology

AHPRA Board Approved Supervisor status

Demonstrated experience conducting cognitive and educational assessments across the lifespan

Strong interpersonal skills, reflective practice, and a collaborative supervision style

Commitment to ethical practice and high‑quality client care.

You will thrive in this role if you enjoy mentoring, value lifelong learning, and are motivated to contribute to the growth and confidence of new psychologists entering the profession.

Please note: The University is a Child Safe organisation. A current Working with Children Check (WWCC), or willingness to obtain one, is required.

Who to Contact?

For further information relating to this position, please contact:

Dr Bruce Walmsley, bruce.walmsley@vu.edu.au

How to Apply

Applications must include:

A cover letter

Your curriculum vitae/resume

Applications close Friday 27 February at 11:59pm (AEDT). 

This advertisement may close early should a suitable candidate be identified; early applications are strongly encouraged.

Why Join VU

VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family‑friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Careers at VU webpage.

Our Commitment to Protecting Country

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives and commit to sustainable Protecting Country.

Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity

VU is an equal opportunity employer and proudly committed to progressive inclusivity. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and socio‑economic backgrounds.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment

If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including accessible document formats, please contact inclusivecareers@vu.edu.au or (03) 9919 5999.