Employment Type: Part Time, 8 hours per week

Duration: Up Until 31 December 2025

Remuneration: Level A Academic $117,718 pro rata + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading

Location: Kensington, New South Wales

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

Why this role matters:

The Post-Doctoral Fellow (Level A) will contribute to the research initiatives of UNSW's Karitane Research Group, developing their expertise by working on defined projects in the area of perinatal, infant, and early childhood mental health.

This role reports to the Associate Professor and does not have any direct reports.

Skills Required:

• A PhD in clinical psychology, and/or relevant work experience.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​ 

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​ 
• Flexible working ​ 
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​ 
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​ 
• Progressive HR practices​ 

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.  

How to apply

Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

To be considered for this role, your application must include a document addressing the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description). Applications that do not address these selection criteria will not be considered.

To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.

Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):

Aarti

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

a.aarti@unsw.edu.au

Applications close:  Sunday 4^th May before 11:30 pm

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.