Lecturer in Psychology (Clinical Supervisor)

Position Details 

• Continuing | Full time
• Academic Level B | AU$115,871 - $137,122 pa | 17% Superannuation
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Position:

Flinders University is entering an exciting period of growth within Psychology, with expansion of postgraduate training places in response to strong national demand for clinical psychology services and workforce development.

We are now seeking a Lecturer in Psychology (Clinical Supervisor) to play a key role in training the next generation of clinical psychologists through high-quality supervision and teaching within the Flinders University Psychology Clinic.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced clinical psychologist to combine practice with teaching, supporting postgraduate students (Master of Clinical Psychology and Clinical Psychology PhD) as they develop real-world clinical skills in a supervised training environment. The role focuses on clinical supervision, teaching, and student development, rather than research, and offers the chance to shape future practitioners while remaining engaged in meaningful clinical work.

In this position, you will:

• Provide individual and group clinical supervision to postgraduate psychology students on placement

• Deliver high-quality teaching and contribute to clinical training and assessment
• Support student development through feedback, mentoring, and reflective practice
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement of clinical training programs

About You
You are an experienced and registered Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about supporting the development of future practitioners. You bring strong clinical expertise, particularly in working with children, young people, and families, and are confident providing supervision, feedback, and guidance in a training environment.

You will demonstrate:

• Completion of a PhD degree in Clinical Psychology and/or qualifications and equivalent professional experience in a relevant area, as well as registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia with practice endorsement in the area of Clinical Psychology.
• Approval as a Board-approved supervisor for higher degree placements
• Experience supervising or mentoring postgraduate psychology students or early career clinicians
• Experience of teaching and learning experience and excellence at a tertiary level.
• Strong clinical skills, including assessment, intervention, and report writing, ideally with children and young people

About Psychology at Flinders:
Flinders Psychology is a dynamic and collaborative discipline committed to excellence in teaching, clinical training, and applied psychological practice. We bring together strong academic expertise, high-quality clinical supervision, and meaningful engagement with community and industry to prepare the next generation of psychologists.

Our programs are fully accredited and underpinned by a strong scientist–practitioner model, with a focus on evidence-based practice and real-world impact. Staff contribute across a diverse range of areas including clinical psychology, mental health, forensic psychology, trauma, sleep, social justice, and neuropsychology, supported by specialist training environments such as the Flinders University Psychology Clinic.

Life at Flinders 

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. 

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options 
• Wide range of professional development activities, funds and services, such as Flinders University’s Researcher Development and Leadership Programs.
• We are the first university in South Australia to receive the prestigious SAGE Cygnet Award, recognising our outstanding commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.
• Join a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, innovation, and provides strong mentorship to support both early career staff.
• Access to state-of-the-art advanced facilities, including an on-site gym, cafes and childcare centre.

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment 

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. 

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan  
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.
• In addition, it is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).

How to Apply and Information 

• You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the below Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Associate Professor Ryan Balzan.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Sunday, 10 May 2026.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted. 

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. 

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Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

10 May 2026

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.