Careers at UniSC

• School of Health | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Academic Level B - $114,751 - $136,143 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, Ongoing appointment

The School of Health (SOH)

Where Passion Meets Impact - Join the School of Health!

Are you eager to make a difference in health education and research? Join our dedicated team of researchers and educators at the School of Health (SOH). We have a strong focus on cultivating healthy minds, bodies, and environments through our teaching, research, and outreach efforts. With a purpose that extends regionally and impacts globally, we are committed to advancing knowledge in the health sector and improving the well-being of our communities. Together, let's create healthier communities now and for the generations to come.

For more information on the School of Health, please visit us online: School of Health

The Opportunity

Join the School of Health at the University of the Sunshine Coast as a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, where you’ll teach, supervise, and mentor postgraduate students while contributing to clinical research and mental health services. We are seeking a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in child/adolescent therapies or PTSD, and a strong track record in evidence-based clinical research.

As a Lecturer, you will supervise postgraduate students undertaking placements in the School’s psychology clinic, a key provider of mental health services to the Sunshine Coast community and a hub for teaching, training, and research. You will also contribute to course coordination, curriculum development, and the ongoing growth of the Discipline of Psychology’s teaching and research profile.

You will:

• deliver high-quality teaching, supervision, and clinical training to postgraduate Clinical Psychology students;
• contribute to curriculum development, course coordination, and the enhancement of teaching and learning practices;
• develop and maintain a research profile in child/adolescent mental health or trauma-based interventions, including supervision of higher degree research students; and
• engage with industry, community, and research partners to translate research and teaching into meaningful impact.

About you:

Our ideal candidate is a passionate educator, researcher, and clinician. You bring expertise in clinical psychology practice, postgraduate teaching, and evidence-based research, and are committed to fostering a positive, inclusive academic environment. You are collaborative, innovative, and motivated to make a real difference to students, the discipline of psychology, and the wider community.

You will possess:

• Completion or near-completion of an APAC-accredited doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology (DPsychClin, PhD Clin, or MPsychClin + PhD);
• Full registration as a Psychologist (Clinical Psychology endorsement) with the Psychology Board of Australia, and experience in child/adolescent therapies or trauma-based interventions;
• Board-approved supervisor status with the Psychology Board of Australia;
• Experience supervising postgraduate students in Master of Psychology (Clinical) programs;
• A developing track record of research in child/adolescent mental health or trauma-based treatments/interventions, including publications, research supervision, and research impact;
• Evidence of effective teaching and curriculum development in relevant clinical areas, supported by student feedback, peer review, or formal recognition; and
• Strong personal qualities, collegiality, and the ability to foster a positive and engaging academic environment.

Desirable:

• Experience in academic administration (e.g., course coordination);
• Certification as a Registrar Program Principal Supervisor (Clinical Psychology).

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position Description: Lecturer in Clinical Psychology PD

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 7 December 2025. 

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Professor Mathew Summers
Discipline Lead, Psychology
Telephone: 07 5456 3758
Email: msummers@usc.edu.au

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We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland and a growing footprint in major capital cities.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. According to the 2024/25 Good Universities Guide we have five-star ratings from key areas including teaching quality, overall educational experience, learning resources, skills development, social equity, student support and learner engagement. Overall for teaching quality, we’re number one in Australia (postgraduate), and number one in Queensland (undergraduate).

Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 research fields ranked well above world standard, characterised by evidence of outstanding performance according to the Excellence Research for Australia Rankings. In 2024,  we moved 97 places to be in the top 110 institutions in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings (2024).

At UniSC you will have the opportunity to shape the educational landscape and inspire the minds of future generations. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your teaching and research endeavours.

We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.