Careers at UniSC

• School of Health, Moreton Bay Campus, Petrie or Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Level C, $ 140,415 - $161,809 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, Ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

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.

Join the School of Health at the University of the Sunshine Coast as a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, where you'll inspire and lead alongside a team of dedicated educators. We're looking for a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in treating children/adolescents or PTSD, renowned for their clinical research in evidence-based therapies. Your expertise in postgraduate Clinical Psychology teaching and supervision will be pivotal as you contribute to and lead our academic programs. You'll play a key role in the psychology clinic, a cornerstone of mental health services for the Sunshine Coast community and an advanced hub for teaching and research in postgraduate psychology at UniSC. This is your chance to make a profound impact in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, shaping the future of psychology education and clinical practice.

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

You will:

• lead innovative courses, mentor students and staff, and shape the future of psychology education;
• produce high-quality research, secure grants, and guide the next generation of researchers;
• contribute to governance, mentoring, and initiatives that enhance teaching, research, and student experience; and
• partner with industry and the community to translate research into meaningful impact.

About you:

Our ideal candidate is a dedicated educator, researcher, and academic who is committed to making a meaningful impact. You’re passionate about teaching and supporting students, bringing fresh ideas to curriculum design, and using innovative approaches to enhance learning. Your research is focused and influential, contributing to knowledge in your field through publications, grants, and collaboration. You build strong connections within the university and beyond, working with industry, community, and research partners to create real-world impact. Above all, you foster a positive, inclusive academic environment where learning and engagement thrive.

You will possess:

• An APAC accredited doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology (DPsych Clin, PhD Clin, or MPsychClin + PhD)
• Extensive experience supervising postgraduate students in a Master of Psychology (Clinical) program.
• Full registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and significant experience in child/adolescent or trauma-based therapies.
• Board-Approved Supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• An active research program in child/adolescent mental health or trauma-based interventions, with recognised contributions, quality outputs, and effective research supervision.
• Experience mentoring early career researchers and contributing to research leadership.
• A strong teaching record, including curriculum development, quality teaching practice, and recognition for excellence.
• A collaborative and supportive leadership approach that fosters a positive academic environment.
• Experience in academic administration, such as program or degree coordination.
• The ability to build meaningful partnerships that benefit students, the community, and the university.

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: 493166_position description.pdf

To be eligible to apply you must have legal work rights in Australia.

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

Applications for this position close midnight, Wednesday 30 April 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.

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

Discover UniSC

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.

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 2023-24 Good Universities Guide we are Australia's highest rated public university for postgraduate teaching quality, skills development and student support and Australia's number one public university for overall postgraduate student experience. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. In 2023 we recorded the biggest improvement in Australia for research quality, moving up more than 331 places in the world rank.

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.