Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor, Psychology

Organisation/Company

SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Research Field

Psychological sciences

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)

Application Deadline

10 May 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)

Country

Australia

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

• Join the Department of Psychological Sciences in 2026
• Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
• Academic Level C/D + 17% super and staff benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an outstanding academic to join our Department of Psychological Sciences within as a Senior Lecturer (Level C) or Associate Professor (Level D) to contribute and provide academic and professional leadership across Swinburne’s psychology programs, with a particular focus on advancing high-quality teaching, professional training, and research within the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental Psychology) and other postgraduate psychology courses.

In this role, you will contribute to or lead excellence in teaching through evidence-based pedagogy; curriculum innovation; clinical supervision; and the ongoing development and delivery of the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental Psychology). You will contribute to internal and external accreditation processes and support staff capability building, promote high-quality and consistent learning experiences for students, and contribute to Departmental and School initiatives and strategic priorities.

As the Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor, you will also be expected to lead an innovative and impactful research program. This will include producing high-quality scholarly outputs, supervising HDR students and developing and managing industry partnerships that strengthen the Department’s and School’s research profile.

At Level D, the role carries a stronger emphasis on academic leadership, staff mentoring, research leadership, and strategic contribution to teaching, research, and professional practice across the Department and School.

*Please click on the links below to view the position descriptions. 

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 

• Demonstrated experience teaching in a University setting (Level C)
• Demonstrated excellence in University teaching, curriculum development, and clinical supervision (Level D)
• Evidence of successful leadership in academic or professional settings (Level D)
• A track record of publications and a demonstrated commitment to ongoing research activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively within multidisciplinary academic teams.
• High-level interpersonal, professional, and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• A Doctoral degree (PhD or DPsych).
• Registration with AHPRA with specialist endorsement in Educational and Developmental Psychology.
• Board-approved supervisor status with the Psychology Board of Australia

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.

Our Ad Astra strategy  is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle. 
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits  page!

To Apply

Please submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

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: Sunday, 10 May 2026 at 11:30pm. 

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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Position Description - Senior Lecturer, Psychology (Level C)

Position Description - Associate Professor, Psychology (Level D)

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Number of offers available

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Company/Institute

SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Country

Australia

City

Boroondara

Postal Code

Hawthorn

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City

Boroondara

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