School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences

Flexible location options (excluding Southeast Queensland), with hybrid and work-from-home arrangements available – please detail in your cover letter your preferred location

Associate Professor (Level D) – Total Remuneration $196,588 to $214,609 pa (including salary of $166,120 to $181,348 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Professor (Level E) – Total Remuneration $247,655 pa (including salary of $209,272 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

One position available. Appointment level will be based on the attributes and experience of the successful candidate. Please indicate your preferred level in your application.

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

About this Opportunity

- Continuing, Full-Time

- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences

- Flexible location options (excluding Southeast Queensland), with hybrid and work-from-home arrangements available – please detail in your cover letter your preferred location

- Associate Professor (Level D) – Total Remuneration $196,588 to $214,609 pa (including salary of $166,120 to $181,348 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

- Professor (Level E) – Total Remuneration $247,655 pa (including salary of $209,272 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

- One position available. Appointment level will be based on the attributes and experience of the successful candidate. Please indicate your preferred level in your application.





Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

Lead the delivery of programs that inspire the next generation of psychologists, prepare graduates for safe, ethical and evidence‑based practice, and make a meaningful difference in the community. We are seeking an academic leader to drive excellence across our postgraduate professional programs, Master of Clinical Psychology, Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry), and Master of Qualified Psychology programs, and play a key role in shaping the future of psychology education.

In this position, you will lead curriculum design, accreditation compliance and teaching excellence, while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration in clinical training. The priority for this position will be leadership in curriculum and teaching, with scope to engage in research and research higher degree supervision. The appointment may be made at Associate Professor (Level D) or Professor (Level E), depending on your experience and achievements.

As Associate Professor, you will provide academic leadership across teaching, research translation,



clinical training and professional practice. You will lead curriculum development, evaluate and enhance program quality, and ensure alignment with APAC accreditation standards and national benchmarks. You will contribute to strategic initiatives and work collaboratively with senior leaders and relevant committees to support academic excellence and continuous improvement.

As Professor, you will be a recognised leader in psychology education and training, providing strategic direction across our postgraduate psychology programs. You will shape curriculum innovation and clinical training, influence educational and accreditation policy, mentor academic staff, and lead multidisciplinary teams. You will build and strengthen national and international partnerships to advance psychology education, research translation and professional practice.

Be Rewarded

- 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)

- 5.4 weeks annual leave (plus 3 working days paid at Christmas and New Year closure)

- 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave

- 7.25 hours engaged service leave

- Fantastic professional and career development opportunities

- Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave

- Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

- Doctoral qualification (PhD or equivalent) in psychology, plus a Masters‑level qualification meeting registration requirements OR a professional doctorate combining these elements.

- General registration with Ahpra as a Psychologist.

📌 Associate Professor (Brisbane)
🏢 Cquniversity
📍 Brisbane