Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description  

Griffith Health’s School of Applied Psychology and Griffith Health Clinics are seeking an experienced and dynamic Psychology Clinic Director to lead and oversee the operations of our Psychology Clinics. This key leadership position plays a vital role in ensuring that the clinics provide high-quality learning experiences for psychology and counselling students while meeting professional accreditation requirements.

The Psychology Clinic Director will co-develop and implement the strategic vision for the clinics, provide clinical supervision for students, contribute to teaching, research, and engagement initiatives, and help strengthen the reputation of Griffith Health Clinics. This position is part of both the School and Clinics leadership teams and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of clinical education at Griffith University.

Key responsibilities in the role will include but not be limited to:

• Lead the strategic direction and operational management of the Psychology Clinics, ensuring alignment with the learning needs of students and accreditation requirements.
• Provide high-level advice to the Head of School and School Executive on innovative and effective clinic operations.
• Manage financial operations, including budget oversight and resource utilisation.
• Develop and deliver clinic business plans that support education, research, and engagement strategies.
• Oversee and support student and intern supervision, ensuring quality clinical training experiences.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and external stakeholder engagement to enhance student learning and patient care.
• Maintain registration as a psychologist and endorsed supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia.

This is a fixed-term, full-time appointment for three years and can be based at either the Brisbane South (Nathan) or Gold Coast campus. Regular travel between the two locations will be required.

As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary range
An attractive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

About you
The successful candidate will have:

• A postgraduate qualification in Psychology.
• Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Approved and Endorsed Supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Proven leadership and management experience in a clinical or educational setting.
• Strong strategic planning, financial management, and operational oversight skills.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching, clinical supervision, and student learning.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders to advance clinic operations and educational objectives.

 How to apply

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About You section above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• Names and contact details of at least three referees (no contact will be made without your permission)

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Allison Waters, Head, School of Applied Psychology at [email protected] or Ms Amanda McGuckin, Director, Griffith Health Clinics at [email protected].

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].  

Closing date: Tuesday, 16 December 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.