About the Job
The Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science (CFBS) is Australasia’s leading centre for excellence in the areas of forensic mental health and forensic behavioural science research, teaching and practice development. We bring together academics, clinicians, researchers and students from a variety of disciplines, including psychology, psychiatry, nursing, social work, law, occupational therapy and epidemiology. Our centre is seeking a suitably qualified academic to teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in Forensic Psychology and Forensic Behavioural Science.
As the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology you will develop a research program and attract and supervise postgraduate students. You will assist in the development of research and teaching initiatives within the CFBS.
This is an opportunity for an experienced academic to be involved in transferring academic and clinical excellence into practice in the forensic mental health, forensic behavioural science and/or correctional psychology fields.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne is a young university with a long history. As a dual-sector university of technology, born of a technical college, we are proud of Swinburne’s technology DNA, and of our national and global standing. Our contribution to Technology, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and the STEM disciplines, and our track record of meaningful industry and community engagement, are natural manifestations of the legacy initiated by the vision of our founders George and Ethel Swinburne in 1902. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online education to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.
About you
To be suitable for the role you will have:
- Doctoral qualification in Psychology
- Ability to design and conduct independent research projects
- Track record of publications in relevant areas and a demonstration of ongoing research activities within the field of forensic mental health, correctional psychology, or forensic behavioural science
- Experience and expertise in tertiary teaching that may include a record of co-ordination and curriculum development
- Ability to teach courses in forensic mental health, correctional psychology, or forensic behavioural science
- You will be trained in clinical/forensic psychology, have practical experience as a psychologist, and be eligible for registration in Australia and endorsement in clinical and forensic psychology
A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Discounted and special offer gym memberships around all three campuses
- Private health insurance discounts
To find out more about the extensive range of benefits offered to Swinburne employees please visit
Employee Benefits and refer to ‘Benefits’ section.
How to apply and further information
To view the position description or to start an application please click on apply or ‘begin’ and submit a resume, cover letter and a response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the position description.
For further information about this position, contact Brett McIvor, Research Centre Manager via email at
bmcivor@swin.edu.auIf you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on
staffrecruitment@swin.edu.auDiversity and Inclusion
Equity and diversity are integral to achieving our 2025 vision of bringing people and technology together to build a better world. Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity and inclusion through key initiatives such as:
For further information on all our initiatives visit our
equity and diversity website. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Assistance and Support
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact Maree Norden, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at
inclusion@swin.edu.au. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact Timothy Werner at
DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.auSwinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
Orders from Victoria’s Minister for Health require all Swinburne workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the Pandemic COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Specified Workers) 2021 Order (No. 1). All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement.
Applications close at 5pm on Thursday, 9 June 2022.
(Agency enquiries will not be accepted for this position)
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