Associate Professor / Professor - Psychology

CQUniversity; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 197,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

5.4 weeks annual leave

Personal/sick leave 10 days

Carer’s leave 5 days

Engaged service leave 7.25 hours

Professional development opportunities

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

CQUniversity seeks an academic leader to drive excellence in its postgraduate psychology programs, including Master of Clinical Psychology and Master of Professional Psychology. The role focuses on curriculum development, accreditation compliance and teaching excellence, with scope for research and supervision.

Appointments may be at Associate Professor (Level D) or Professor (Level E) depending on experience.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in psychology or an allied field.
• Masters-level qualification meeting registration requirements or professional doctorate.
• General registration with Ahpra as a Psychologist.
• Proven ability to mentor colleagues and lead teams.
• Strong teaching and research leadership with online/blended pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum design and accreditation compliance for postgraduate psychology programs.
• Drive teaching excellence and innovative online/blended pedagogy across programs.
• Engage in research, higher degree supervision and scholarship with impact.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to support academic excellence and strategic planning.

Skills

Mentoring colleagues

Leadership in online pedagogy

Teaching excellence

Research profile

Strategic planning

Disciplinary authority

Education

PhD or equivalent

Masters-level qualification meeting registration requirements

Job description

• School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
• Flexible location options (excluding Southeast Queensland), with hybrid and work-from-home arrangements available – please detail in your cover letter your preferred location
• Associate Professor (Level D) – Total Remuneration $196,588 to $214,609 pa (including salary of $166,120 to $181,348 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
• Professor (Level E) – Total Remuneration $247,655 pa (including salary of $209,272 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
• One position available. Appointment level will be based on the attributes and experience of the successful candidate. Please indicate your preferred level in your application.

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

Lead the delivery of programs that inspire the next generation of psychologists, prepare graduates for safe, ethical and evidence-based practice, and make a meaningful difference in the community. We are seeking an academic leader to drive excellence across our postgraduate professional programs, Master of Clinical Psychology, Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry), and Master of Professional Psychology programs, and play a key role in shaping the future of psychology education.

In this position, you will lead curriculum design, accreditation compliance and teaching excellence, while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration in clinical training. The priority for this position will be leadership in curriculum and teaching, with scope to engage in research and research higher degree supervision. The appointment may be made at Associate Professor (Level D) or Professor (Level E), depending on your experience and achievements.

As Associate Professor, you will provide academic leadership across teaching, research translation, clinical training and professional practice. You will lead curriculum development, evaluate and enhance program quality, and ensure alignment with APAC accreditation standards and national benchmarks. You will contribute to strategic initiatives and work collaboratively with senior leaders and relevant committees to support academic excellence and continuous improvement.

As Professor, you will be a recognised leader in psychology education and training, providing strategic direction across our postgraduate psychology programs. You will shape curriculum innovation and clinical training, influence educational and accreditation policy, mentor academic staff, and lead multidisciplinary teams. You will build and strengthen national and international partnerships to advance psychology education, research translation and professional practice.

Be Rewarded

• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• 5.4 weeks annual leave (plus 3 working days paid at Christmas and New Year closure)
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• Doctoral qualification (PhD or equivalent) in psychology, plus a Masters-level qualification meeting registration requirements OR a professional doctorate combining these elements.
• General registration with Ahpra as a Psychologist.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor colleagues and foster a culture of excellence; at Level E, proven capability to lead multidisciplinary teams and contribute to strategic planning.
• Strong (Level D) or distinguished (Level E) record of teaching excellence, with leadership in innovative online and blended pedagogy.
• Growing (Level D) or established (Level E) research profile, with evidence of research impact, high-quality publications, competitive funding, and supervision of honours and postgraduate students.
• Demonstrated experience in professional and community engagement, with evidence of scholarly and professional impact; at Level E, recognised disciplinary authority with significant influence across the profession and academia.

Pre-Employment Checks

Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or Working with Children Check (where applicable).

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful environment where its members can study, work and live free from gender-based violence. In line with our organisational values and regulatory obligations, applicants may be required to declare any past or current allegations, investigations or findings relating to gender-based violence.

The successful candidate may also be required to demonstrate that they meet the “fit and proper person” criteria as required under applicable legislation and regulatory frameworks (including ASQA requirements where relevant).

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At CQUniversity, inclusivity is at the heart of who we are. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed regardless of background or ability.

We advance reconciliation through our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), First Nations Workforce Strategy and our First Nations Cultural Competency Framework, strengthening opportunities for First Nations peoples and embedding cultural respect across our organisation.

Through our Disability-Informed Action Plan, we continue to enhance accessibility and inclusion across our University. As a recognised member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, we actively promote awareness and understanding of non-visible disabilities, helping to ensure everyone can bring their whole selves to work and thrive.

CQUniversity is also committed to providing an accessible, equitable and inclusive recruitment and selection process. The University will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment, selection, appointment and onboarding process to ensure people with disability can participate on an equal basis with others.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the relevant position description:

• Associate Professor - Academic Level D
• Professor - Academic Level E

Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights. CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

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