Senior Teaching Fellow (Clinical Educator)

• Based at our Melbourne Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time or part-time and fixed term until 30 June 2027
• Level C $149,230 - $171,602 (pro rata part-time) + 17% Superannuation
  
  

Why this role matters:

Join the Deakin University School of Psychology as a Senior Teaching Fellow (Clinical Educator) and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of psychology education and clinical training. This is a unique opportunity to establish and lead a psychology training clinic, creating real-world learning experiences that prepare postgraduate students to become confident, capable and impactful practitioners.

In this influential role, you'll combine clinical leadership, teaching excellence and strategic partnership development to strengthen student learning, expand placement opportunities and enhance community engagement. From supervising future psychologists and driving curriculum innovation, to building meaningful collaborations with health and community organisations, you'll help deliver outstanding outcomes for students, the profession and the broader community

We're looking for an experienced and passionate clinical educator who thrives on mentoring others, fostering high-quality learning environments and turning new ideas into reality. If you're excited by the opportunity to shape a flagship training initiative, lead innovation in psychology education and leave a lasting legacy for future generations of psychologists, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Senior Teaching Fellow (Clinical Educator) you will:

• Lead the establishment, operation and continuous improvement of a psychology training clinic, ensuring high-quality clinical education and service delivery.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to postgraduate psychology placement students, supporting their professional development and readiness for practice.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with health, community and industry organisations to expand placement opportunities and enhance teaching, learning and research outcomes.
• Drive excellence in teaching and learning through curriculum innovation, quality improvement initiatives and evidence-informed educational practices.
• Contribute to governance, accreditation and clinical quality processes while fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment for students and colleagues.                                            

To be successful, you’ll have:

• General registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, Board-approved supervisor status, and clinical endorsement.
• Extensive post-registration clinical experience, including psychological assessment and therapy across adult and child/adolescent populations.
• Demonstrated experience supervising provisional psychologists or placement students in clinical settings.
• Proven ability to establish, manage or lead clinical services, including governance, quality and risk management.
• A strong track record in teaching, curriculum development and building partnerships that enhance student and community outcomes.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria. 

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Elizabeth Westrupp (Associate Head of School, Research) on elizabeth.westrupp@deakin.edu.au.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Senior Teaching Fellow, 589015.pdf

Applications for this position close on Thursday 15th October at 11:55pm.

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job. We offer a rewarding career in a flexible, inclusive and forward-thinking environment. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne and regional Victoria, you'll enjoy flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance, generous leave provisions including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave, and access to a range of professional development opportunities to help you grow your career.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks:

In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.