Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (Education Specialist), Psychological Assessment

Swinburne University of Technology

Reference #
0156_01/25_RTR
Closing Date
18-03-2025
Salary
Part-time (0.4), ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus

About the Role 
We are currently seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (Psychological Assessment) to join the Department of Psychological Sciences at Swinburne University. The successful applicant will provide clinical teaching and supervision of psychological assessment in the Swinburne Psychology Clinic and undertake teaching-related duties in our postgraduate and undergraduate psychology programs. 

In this education-focused role, you will be responsible for delivering high quality and inclusive educational experiences for our students and leading and championing educational initiatives across the University. You will be responsible for clinical teaching and supervision, assessing progress toward key competencies and supporting students in the Swinburne Psychology Clinic and School of Health Sciences. You will provide guidance to students on academic matters, support consistency and quality of report writing by postgraduate students completing their professional training in the Swinburne Psychology Clinic and contribute generally to the academic life of the University.

As a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, you will also engage with relevant industries, communities and professional bodies, as needed, to ensure our courses are industry relevant and effectively prepare students for their future careers. 

About You  
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 
  • Demonstrated clinical experience in administering, interpreting, reporting and supervising psychometric assessments of children and adults. Expertise with Wechsler scales is required.
  • Demonstrated commitment to best practices in education, including using a range of pedagogical approaches (blended and online formats), work-integrated learning and the use of educational technology.
  • Proven experience in supporting students from diverse backgrounds and designing inclusive and equitable learning environments.
  • High level of oral and written communication skills in supporting students, university staff and contacts in the outside business environment.
  • Experience in clinical teaching and supervision (preferred – Level B)
  • Significant experience in clinical teaching and supervision (essential – Level C)

Qualifications
  • A Doctoral degree (PhD or DPsych) is preferred 
  • Registration with AHPRA with a relevant area of practice endorsement
  • Psychology Board of Australia-approved supervisor

About Swinburne University of Technology 
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research. 

To Apply 
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.  

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. 

If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au 

Applications Close: Tuesday, 18 March 2025 at 5pm. 

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at DCR@swin.edu.au  or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquiries will not be answered by phone).

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.
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