Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor – Intellectual Disability Mental Health

About the role

The University of New South Wales is seeking a Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor to lead research, teaching and clinical capacity building in intellectual and developmental disability mental health. The role will drive a translational, co‑designed research programme aimed at improving mental health outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities, including autism.

Key responsibilities

• Provide academic and strategic leadership for disability mental health research and education.
• Develop and deliver face‑to‑face and online teaching modules within the Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health.
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with NSW Health, government agencies, healthcare providers and lived‑experience stakeholders.
• Mentor emerging researchers and supervise high‑calibre postgraduate students.
• Contribute to policy influence, service development and evidence‑based practice across NSW and nationally.

Required profile

• MBBS/MD, PhD or equivalent with distinguished experience in psychiatry, psychology or a related health discipline.
• Extensive experience working with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Proven record of high‑impact research and academic excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with external stakeholders, including government and community groups.
• Experience in co‑design with people with lived experience of disability.

Required skills

What we offer

• Academic Level C/D salary $155,000–$185,000 AUD per year plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Fixed‑term contract until 23 April 2027 (0.5–1.0 FTE).
• Opportunities for clinical academic appointment with South‑Eastern Sydney Local Health District (for psychiatrists).
• Access to world‑class research facilities and interdisciplinary collaboration.