Placement Manager (Clinical Psychology & Neuropsychology)

uq; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% super

Flexible work

Hybrid options

On-campus childcare

Salary packaging

Job summary

University of Queensland's School of Psychology in Brisbane welcomes a Placement Manager to lead student placements, develop external partnerships, and strengthen professional practice training. The role blends supervision, project work, and placement leadership in a dynamic academic setting.

This 12-month fixed-term position allows flexible work arrangements, supporting work-life balance while contributing to the education of future psychologists and maintaining strong professional connections.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications in Psychology with Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology endorsed areas.
• Board-approved supervisor by Psychology Board of Australia.
• Minimum two years' professional psychology experience in a clinical setting.
• Familiarity with the clinical psychology/neuropsychology sector and networks.
• Knowledge of evidence-based psychology practice and training accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and continually improve student placements and resources for postgraduate students.
• Build collaborations with external placement providers for new opportunities.
• Ensure placements meet university, board, and accreditation requirements.
• Lead rural placement projects and coordinate information sessions and case presentations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Digital literacy

Education

Postgraduate psychology qualifications with APA Endorsement

Job description

School of Psychology

Full-time, fixed-term position for 12 months (also open to part-time/job share arrangements)

Base salary will range from $120,317 - $134,892 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)

Based at our vibrant St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

Join our world-leading School of Psychology in a rewarding leadership role supporting high-quality professional training for future psychologists. As Placement Manager , you will manage existing student placements, develop new placement opportunities and models, and work collaboratively with students, colleagues and external providers to strengthen professional practice competence. You will contribute to an inclusive and supportive environment where operational excellence, trusted partnerships and innovative approaches create meaningful educational impact.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced psychologists looking to broaden their career beyond traditional clinical practice. Combining student supervision, placement leadership, partnership development and strategic project work, the role offers variety, flexibility and the chance to shape the next generation of practitioners while maintaining a strong connection to the profession.

We welcome all applications. Flexible work arrangements will be considered for this parental leave cover role, including full-time, part-time and job share options, helping you achieve greater work-life balance.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Manage and continuously improve student placements, placement processes and supporting resources for postgraduate students in the UQ Psychology Clinic and external placement settings.
• Build collaborative relationships with external placement providers to establish new opportunities and support successful placement experiences.
• Help ensure placements provide appropriate training and meet relevant University, Psychology Board of Australia and Australian Psychology Accreditation Council requirements.
• Lead rural placement projects, develop promotional resources, supervise students as required, and coordinate case presentations, information sessions and consultation support for student clinicians.

About You

• Postgraduate qualifications in Psychology, with Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology Area of Practice Endorsement.
• Psychology Board of Australia Board-approved supervisor.
• A minimum two years' professional experience as a psychologist within a clinical psychology or clinical neuropsychology context.
• Familiarity with the clinical psychology or clinical neuropsychology sector, including relevant organisations, practitioners and professional networks.
• Sound knowledge of contemporary evidence-based psychology practice, clinical education and accreditation requirements for professional psychology training.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and build effective relationships with psychologists, psychologists in training, University colleagues and external partners.
• High-level organisational and coordination skills, including the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, manage competing priorities and take responsibility for decisions within established guidelines.
• Strong digital capability, with the ability to work effectively across technology systems and quickly develop proficiency in new software applications.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

Benefits

• up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave
• 17% super
• 17.5% leave loading
• flexible and hybrid working options
• health and wellbeing programs
• a heavily discounted Study for Staff program
• on-campus childcare
• affordable parking
• salary packaging

Other Information

Pre-employment checks will include verification of your right to work in Australia, your qualifications and AHPRA registration, a Working with Children Blue Card, criminal history check and completion of mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia