Senior Lecturer, Clinical Psychology

University of Technology Sydney; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 158,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Flexible work practices

Generous parental leave

Salary packaging opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology. The role is continuing, full-time, with a hybrid work arrangement (onsite at Broadway Sydney campus and remote).

The successful candidate will teach and supervise within the Master of Clinical Psychology program, contribute to strategic research directions, and engage with external partners and professional bodies. A PhD and AHPRA endorsement are required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology or a related discipline is required.
• Registration with AHPRA as Endorsed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Supervisor is required.
• University teaching experience and ability to teach/research in Clinical Psychology are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver courses in Clinical Psychology, including research methods and supervision.
• Conduct and contribute to research in Clinical Psychology.
• Participate in School/Discipline governance and committees.
• Build links with industry, government and professional bodies through consultancies where appropriate.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research methods

Academic leadership

Education

PhD in Psychology or related discipline

AHPRA registration: Endorsed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Supervisor

Job description

Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.

About the Role

The School of Clinical and Health Sciences (Discipline of Psychology) are seeking to engage a capable and motivated academic to join as Senior Lecturer Clinical Psychology on a continuing basis.

The position holder will be expected to undertake (but not limited to) the responsibilities of:

• Contributing, developing and delivering courses in the Clinical Psychology curriculum notably research methods teaching and clinical supervision included in the Master of Clinical Psychology program; and any other courses as required.
• Engaging in research appropriate to the strategic research direction of Clinical Psychology/ Psychology.
• Contributing to the management of the School/Discipline through engagement in meetings, committees and other activities as required.
• Representing the Clinical Psychology discipline to the wider community by fostering, promoting and developing links with industry, government, academic and professional bodies, including undertaking consultancies where appropriate.

Refer to the attached Position Statement for a full listing of the role responsibilities and criteria.

About You

You are a capable and motivated academic in the arena of Clinical Psychology. This is a teaching and research academic position, and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to excellence within the discipline.

To be successful in the role, you will need to demonstrate in your application (with examples), responses to the full selection criteria as outlined on Page 3 of the Position Statement, which includes:

• A PhD in Psychology or a related discipline and research experience.
• General registration, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), including Endorsed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Supervisor with AHPRA.
• Teaching experience at a university and experience with alternative/flexible teaching methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge in areas directly relevant to research in Clinical Psychology.
• Ability to teach and coordinate Clinical Psychology related subjects, notably research methods in Clinical Psychology.

The position is classified as “child-related work” and the successful candidate is required to hold or gain a current Working with Children Check. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check

Base Salary Range: $158,393 to $181,901 per annum (Academic Level C)

This role attracts 17% superannuation in addition to the base salary.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits including flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is full time and appointment will be made on a continuing basis. A hybrid work arrangement is available which comprises of working onsite at the UTS Broadway Sydney campus and remote working.

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia for the appointment.

UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk

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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.