Clinical Placements Officer (Registered Psychologist)

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

Works closely with the VU Psychology clinic manager, academic teaching and supervising staff of the suite of Postgraduate Psychology program, as well as other placement officers within the psychology discipline and College administration teams.

About the Role

The position works with the postgraduate psychology course team to organise, document and support student placement in our Clinical Psychology program. The position also contributes to the student placement experience in our VU Psychology Clinic.

Position Key Duties

An example of duties you may perform will include:

• Initiate, co-ordinate and manage the administrative systems that enable the Placements of students in a timely and professional manner.
• Advising students on their learning related needs and where required facilitating communication and or mediation between the student and the agency supervisor.
• As part of the team, provide support to students engaged in practice in the VU Psychology Clinic.

Salary

HEP7 classification, $101,288 - $109,639 per annum (pro rata) +17% superannuation Employment Type: Part-time continuing Hours: 14.7 (0.4 FTE) hours per week, 2 days per week (Mon & Tue).

Location: The position is located at MetroWest Footscray and is an on-campus position

For a detailed overview of the role’s duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description – Clinical Placements Officer

About You: Manager to provide

• Be a registered psychologist with a Masters in Psychology (clinical preferred)
• Have strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Be interested in working in a dynamic team environment
• Be committed to contributing to the development of early career psychologist

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 via email at bruce.walmsley@vu.edu.au.

Applications close on Wednesday the 1st of April 2026 at 11:59 pm (AEST)

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

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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

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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.