Associate Professor - Psychology

Associate Professor of Psychology

Location: Hawthorn East

Employment Type: Part time or Full time (0.8 EFT or 1.0 EFT)

About the Opportunity

Cairnmillar Institute is seeking an exceptional senior leader to join our faculty as Associate Professor of Psychology – Work Integrated Learning. This is a rare opportunity to hold strategic, portfolio-level accountability for work integrated learning across our psychology and counselling programs — and to leave a lasting mark on professional training in Australia.

Reporting to the Dean and being part of the academic leadership team, you will drive placement strategy, build and steward clinical and community partnerships, and elevate the quality of supervised practice that defines the Cairnmillar student experience.

What You'll Do

· Lead strategically — set direction for work integrated learning across psychology and counselling programs

· Build partnerships — establish and negotiate relationships with clinical, community, and organisational placement providers

· Lift supervision quality — design and lead a robust supervisor development pathway

· Ensure accreditation compliance — across APAC, PACFA, and ACA standards

· Contribute to scholarship — with a dedicated research allocation (negotiable, ~0.2 FTE)

What You'll Bring

· Doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology, or an Area of Endorsement with extensive post-qualification experience

· Board Approved Supervisor status (Psychology Board of Australia)

· Demonstrated senior leadership experience across academic, clinical, or professional settings

· A strong research and scholarship track record in clinical psychology, professional education, or supervision

· Proven ability to establish and manage external partnerships and stakeholder relationships

Benefits of working at Cairnmillar

· A values-driven institution with a proud history in psychology and counselling education

· A collaborative, senior leadership environment with real strategic influence

· A platform to position work integrated learning as a distinctive national strength

· Research support and professional development opportunities

Ready to Apply?

If you are a visionary leader passionate about clinical training, supervision excellence, and building the partnerships that shape the next generation of psychologists, we want to hear from you.

Contact: Dean of the Faculty of Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Professor Linda Byrne; or Deputy Dean, Professor Jon Mason.

Attach your CV and a brief statement outlining your interest, relevant skills, and experience to your application. Please refer to the full Position Description on our website (www.cairnmillar.org.au) for detailed responsibilities and requirements.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. A Police Check and Working with Children Check will be required from the successful applicant as a condition of employment.

Our organisation is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. Applicants should be aware that we require working with children, police and reference checks.

Cairnmillar is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce that reflects the community it serves.