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Victoria University
Footscray, Victoria

Clinic Co-ordinator, Psychology (Registered Psychologist)

PsychologistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$113K - $128K

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

About VU

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly.

One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the Team

The College operates mainly within the Footscray Park Campus. The Master of Psychology programs are supported by a dedicated training Clinic VU Psychology Clinic at MetroWest in Nicholson Street, Footscray

About the Role

You will be a registered psychologist with considerable practice experience and preferably endorsed in an area of psychology such as clinical, health, or counselling psychology.

You will be an AHPRA registered Psychology Supervisor and will have leadership capability and experience, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

You will be actively engaged in promoting the services of the clinic to the local community and passionate about the training of future psychologists.

Position Key Duties

An example of duties you may perform will include:

  • Managing the day-to-day clinic operations, planning, strategy and evaluation of the student clinic environment
  • Organising and assessing suitability of clinic intake referrals for individual and group programs
  • Arranging and overseeing the clinical supervision of students and undertaking supervision of students within the clinic as required
  • Liaising with external organisations to address incoming inquiries and promote clinic services
  • Conducting group supervision with provisional psychologists

Salary: HEP8 classification $113,953 - $128,326 per annum (pro rata) +17% superannuation Employment Type: Part-time continuing Hours: 14.7 (0.4 FTE) hours per week, Tuesday and Wednesday Location: The position is located at MetroWest Footscray (face-to-face role)

For a detailed overview of the role’s duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description – Clinic Coordinator, Psychology

About You

You will be a registered psychologist with considerable practice experience and preferably endorsed in an area of psychology such as clinical, health, or counselling psychology.

You will be an AHPRA registered Psychology Supervisor and will have leadership capability and experience, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

You will be actively engaged in promoting the services of the clinic to the local community and passionate about the training of future psychologists.

How to Apply

Applications Must Be Submitted As

  • Your curriculum vitae/resume

A Combined Document Comprising

  • A cover letter
  • Your responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description
  • Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registration

The University is a Child Safe organisation. You will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing employment.

Who to Contact?

For further information relating to the position, please contact Dr Bruce Walmsley, VU Psychology Clinic Director by email at Bruce.Walmsley@vu.edu.au.

Applications will close Wednesday the 1st of April 2026 (11:59pm AEDT). This advert may close earlier should a suitable candidate be identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires for applicants to have full and permanent working rights in Australia.

Why Join VU

VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Careers at VU Webpage

Our Commitment to Protecting Country

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity

VU is an equal opportunity employer and proudly committed to progressive inclusivity.

We welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds.

We strive to reflect the communities we serve and foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment

VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience.

If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including accessible formats of documents, please contact us at inclusivecareers@vu.edu.au [inclusivecareers@vu.edu.au] or call (03) 9919 5999.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves managing the day-to-day operations, planning, strategy, and evaluation of the student clinic environment, including organizing and assessing suitability of intake referrals. Key duties also include arranging and overseeing clinical supervision for students and conducting group supervision with provisional psychologists.

Requirements

Candidates must be a registered psychologist with considerable practice experience, preferably endorsed in an area like clinical, health, or counselling psychology. Essential requirements include being an AHPRA registered Psychology Supervisor with demonstrated leadership capability, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

AHPRA Registered SupervisorInterdisciplinary TeamworkClinic Operations ManagementReferral AssessmentCommunity Promotion

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 34% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Psychology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$114k–$128kPsychology median $127k (middle half $104k–$145k)295 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% remote · 34% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Psychology pay trend−1.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,695 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Victoria University

Higher Education
Footscray, Victoria
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

17% superannuation
Competitive salaries
Family-friendly policies