Placement Coordinator
Employment Type: 0.60 – 0.80 FTE
Location: Flexible
About The Cairnmillar Institute
The Cairnmillar Institute is a not-for-profit provider of psychological services and higher education, with a 65+ year history of supporting mental health and training the next generation of practitioners. We deliver clinical services, short courses, vocational training and accredited postgraduate programs in psychology, counselling and psychotherapy.
About the Role
Be part of this innovative program working with psychologists in post-graduate courses in Psychology (including Clinical Psychology), and working closely with the larger PC team, the Placement Coordinator will:
- Engage with professional and community agencies
- Co-ordinate and secure placements for students
- Provide supervision to prepare our graduates to provide high quality clinical psychological services.Ìý
- Contribute to teaching, research and student supervision within the Institute if desired.
This is an academic Level B or Level C position, depending on experience, suited to an early-to-mid-career academic or clinician-educator seeking to expand their leadership in postgraduate clinical training.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Masters or Doctoral degree in Psychology
- Registration with AHPRA
- Board Approved Clinical Supervisor qualification
- Ability to establish partnerships
- Ability to provide clear guidance and feedback to placement students in the context of individual and group supervision
- Ability to work both independently and within a team
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Exceptional organisational skills
Why join Cairnmillar
- Supportive, collaborative academic team
- Strong focus on experiential and practice-based teaching excellence
- Flexible work arrangements
- Purpose-driven culture focused on wellbeing and inclusion
How to Apply
Applications Close: 29th June 2026
Please submit an application addressing the selection criteria and outlining your relevant experience and motivation for the role, along with a current CV.
Applicants are encouraged to refer to the Position Description (which is available on the Cairnmillar website) for detailed responsibilities and requirements.
Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check and other checks as required by the specific role.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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Child Safety & Equal Opportunity
Our organisation is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance for child abuse.
Cairnmillar is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce that reflects the community it serves.
