• Primarily based at Health and Education Research Building (HERB) - Geelong, with some travel to Deakin Burwood
• Part-time 0.2 and fixed term till May 2027
• Level B $122,391 - $144,759 + 17% Superannuation

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As a Research Fellow (Clinical Psychologist), you will:

• Deliver 18‑month infant neurodevelopmental assessments using Bayley‑IV and score CBCL results with accuracy and consistency
• Develop SOPs and REDCap workflows to ensure GCP‑aligned, high‑quality assessment processes.
• Identify clinically relevant findings, manage care escalations, and coordinate referrals in line with study protocols.
• Maintain rigorous data collection, scheduling, documentation, and end‑of‑collection follow‑up to support trial integrity.
• Collaborate with research and clinical teams, contribute to meetings, and support ethics submissions and project problem‑solving.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Psychologist and experience conducting infant developmental assessments (Bayley‑III/IV).
• Strong organisational discipline, with the ability to manage scheduling, documentation, data quality and competing deadlines.
• High clinical and ethical standards, including confidentiality, GCP training, and adherence to clinical trial protocols.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with families, researchers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• A collaborative, growth‑oriented mindset, demonstrating emotional intelligence, problem‑solving, and the ability to contribute to research excellence.
• Flexibility to deliver assessments from HERB Geelong or Deakin Burwood as needed

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Samantha Dawson - Senior Research Fellow • School of Medicine on samantha.dawson1@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 _PD, Research Fellow_(Clinical_Psychologist)_03062026.pdf

Applications for this position close on June 18, 2026.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.