[Hiring] Academic Sessional Supervisor @Victoria University

Role Description

As an Academic Sessional Supervisor, you will provide high quality clinical supervision to provisional psychologists completing placements within the Clinic. You will guide students through therapeutic work, case formulation, intervention planning, and/or cognitive and educational assessments. Supervision is aligned with AHPRA guidelines and may be delivered in-person or online. This role offers the opportunity to shape the next generation of psychologists while contributing to a supportive and collaborative clinical training environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual supervision to provisional psychologists with a particular focus on therapy and/or cognitive assessment.
• For applicants with a focus on therapy: guide supervisees in completing case formulation, treatment planning, therapy, and intervention.
• For applicants with a focus on cognitive assessment: guide supervisees in conducting, scoring, interpreting, and reporting on cognitive and educational assessments (e.g., WISC-V, WAIS-5, WRAT-5). Rating scales and questionnaires such as the BASC-3, CBCL, Conners-4, CAARS2, ASRS, SRS-2, Vineland-3, and ABAS-3 may be included as part of an assessment alongside a WISC-V, WAIS-5, and/or WRAT5 but are not offered as a standalone assessment.
• Support the development of clinical reasoning, ethical practice, and professional identity.
• Maintain documentation in line with AHPRA standards.

Position Details

• Classification: Academic Sessional.
• Salary: Rates of pay vary by activity. The key activities for sessional supervisors are: Psychology Supervision – ASPS $161.12 and Other Activities: meetings - ASMOA $53.71.
• Employment Type: Sessional.
• Hours: As required.
• Location: Sessions are conducted online/remotely.

Qualifications

• Current general registration with AHPRA.
• Endorsement in Clinical, Educational & Developmental, or Neuropsychology preferred.
• Board Approved Supervisor status.
• Demonstrated competence in case formulation, treatment planning, therapy, and intervention and/or cognitive assessment across the lifespan including administering and interpreting cognitive and educational assessment tools (WISC-V, WAIS-5, WRAT-5) including rating scales and questionnaires (such as BASC-3, CBCL, Conners-4, CAARS2, ASRS, SRS-2, Vineland-3, and ABAS), and current use of such tools in your practice. This includes demonstrated ability to support students to develop confidence and accuracy in test administration and scoring.
• Strong interpersonal skills, reflective practice, and a collaborative supervision style.
• Commitment to ethical practice and high quality client care.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Excellent superannuation.
• A variety of benefits.
• Support for professional and personal well-being.

How to Apply

To submit your application please click on the Apply button. Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising:

• A cover letter
• Your curriculum vitae/resume
• Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registration.

Applications close Friday 20th November at 11:59pm. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires applicants to have full and permanent working rights in Australia.

Our Commitment

Victoria University is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and socially responsible community. We honour our deep diversity by respecting First Nations perspectives and embedding sustainable approaches to Protecting Country, while championing progressive inclusivity for all—embracing 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.