Placement Manager (Clinical Psychology & Neuropsychology)

About the role

The School of Psychology at the University of Queensland is recruiting a Placement Manager for a full-time, fixed-term position of 12 months, also open to part-time or job-share arrangements. The role supports high-quality professional training for future psychologists by managing existing student placements, developing new placement opportunities and models, and working with students, colleagues and external providers to strengthen professional practice competence. It suits experienced psychologists looking to broaden their career beyond traditional clinical practice.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and continuously improve student placements, placement processes and supporting resources for postgraduate students in the UQ Psychology Clinic and external placement settings.
• Build collaborative relationships with external placement providers to establish new opportunities and support successful placement experiences.
• Ensure placements provide appropriate training and meet University, Psychology Board of Australia and Australian Psychology Accreditation Council requirements.
• Lead rural placement projects, develop promotional resources, supervise students as required, and coordinate case presentations, information sessions and consultation support for student clinicians.

Required profile

• Postgraduate qualification in Psychology, with Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology Area of Practice endorsement.
• Psychology Board of Australia Board-approved supervisor.
• Minimum two years' professional experience as a psychologist in a clinical psychology or clinical neuropsychology context.
• Familiarity with the clinical psychology or clinical neuropsychology sector, its organisations, practitioners and professional networks.
• Sound knowledge of evidence-based psychology practice, clinical education and accreditation requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and high-level organisational and coordination skills, including working independently and managing competing priorities.
• Strong digital capability and ability to learn new software quickly.

What we offer

• Base salary of $120,317 - $134,892 plus 17% superannuation (HEW Level 8).
• Flexible work arrangements, including full-time, part-time and job share options.
• Up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17.5% leave loading, health and wellbeing programs, on-campus childcare, affordable parking and salary packaging.

Applications close 29 October 2026. Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter, answering the selection criteria and stating availability if interested in part-time or job share. Pre-employment checks include right to work, qualifications, AHPRA registration, a Working with Children Blue Card, a criminal history check and mandatory immunisations; employer-sponsored work rights are not available.