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 skilled 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
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. Applicantsshould be aware that we require working with children, police and referencechecks.
Cairnmillar is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce that reflects the community it serves.
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📌 Associate Professor - Psychology (Melbourne)
🏢 The Cairnmillar Institute
📍 Melbourne