Psychology Teacher

About Us

Trinity College offers one of the leading Foundation Studies programs in Australia, specifically designed to help international students transition into top university courses. The coursework is engaging, challenging, and tailored towards students’ desired study pathway.  Our curriculum has a proven record of 30 years' experience and expertise in preparing students for success. 

Trinity College is committed to provide a culturally safe environment to all students from diverse backgrounds.

About the Role

The Psychology subject is an elective component of the program that aims to introduce students to a broad range of psychological theories and principles that attempt to explain human behaviour, as well as the diversity of human experience in different situations and environments.

Reporting to the Subject Leader of Psychology, this position will be responsible for the delivery of the curriculum in the form of (repeat) tutorials. You will be required to deliver a set curriculum, as well as be involved in curriculum development, in the form of developing practical and engaging tutorials to complement the lecture material. The tutor will need to work independently and as a member of the psychology team.

In addition to the above, this role is also responsible for the preparation and administration of assessment, including the marking of student essays, presentations and exams, and writing student reports.

Please note, this position is a face-to-face teaching role.

Skills & Experience

To be considered for this role, you must have an APAC accredited tertiary qualification in Psychology and experience in teaching in Psychology at Foundation Studies, VCE or University level. Lecturing experience is desirable. PhD candidates are encouraged to apply.

Contract Type: The Psychology Teacher position is a part-time (0.5 - 0.8 FTE), fixed term position commencing 12 January 2026 to 18 June 2026. FTE is always subject to student enrolments.

Salary Range: Level B2 – C1 FTE $84,992 – $99,020 (dependent on qualifications and experience) plus 12% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading.

Benefits: Trinity College offers a warm, collegiate and flexible work environment for all staff and a range of benefits including:

•   Professional Development Opportunities
•   Flexible Work Arrangements
•   Employee Assistance Program
•   Discounted Gym Membership from Melbourne University
•   Discount on Health Insurance with BUPA
•   Salary Packaging

Enquiries: Dr Alvin Wee Email: kwee@trinity.unimelb.edu.au 

To Apply

Applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or hold a valid work permit or visa. The successful applicant must secure, or be in the process of securing, a Working with Children approval. 

To be considered for this position, you must submit:

• A current copy of your resume
• A cover letter
• Response to the key selection criteria, as outlined in the attached position description. 

Applications close: 11pm Sunday 16 November 2025

Trinity College celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with lived experience of disability and people who identify as LGBTIAQ+.