Placement Manager - Clinical Psychology & Neuropsychology

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programs

Flexible and hybrid working options

On-campus childcare

Salary packaging

Job summary

The University of Queensland's School of Psychology is seeking a Placement Manager to lead and expand student placements across the clinic and external settings. You will oversee placement processes, mentor student clinicians and develop partnerships with providers to ensure high-quality training.

This 12-month, full-time role offers flexible work arrangements including part-time or job share, and a base salary of $120,317–$134,892 plus 17% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications in Psychology, with Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology Area of Practice Endorsement.
• Psychology Board of Australia supervisor.
• Minimum two years’ professional experience as a psychologist within a clinical psychology or clinical neuropsychology context.
• Familiarity with the clinical psychology sector, including organisations, practitioners and networks.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based psychology practice, education and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Digital literacy

Coordination

Independent work

Relationship building

Education

Postgraduate Psychology with Endorsement

Job description

The University of Queensland's School of Psychology is seeking a Placement Manager to lead and expand student placements across the clinic and external settings. You will oversee placement processes, mentor student clinicians and develop partnerships with providers to ensure high-quality training.

This 12-month, full-time role offers flexible work arrangements including part-time or job share, and a base salary of $120,317–$134,892 plus 17% superannuation.