Senior Lecturer, Counselling & Academic Leadership

Navitas; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging and novated leasing

2 paid volunteer days

Scholarships for staff enrolment

Counselling and wellbeing support

LinkedIn Learning and professional dev

Job summary

ACAP University College, part of Navitas, seeks a Senior Lecturer to lead teaching and academic leadership in Counselling. You will guide students through tutorials, labs, and placements, while collaborating on course materials and contributing to research projects.

The role emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and active participation in our academic community to shape counselling education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years lecturing experience within the counselling discipline of a reputable tertiary institute
• Masters of Counselling &/or PhD
• Minimum of 5 years industry practice in the counselling field
• Eligibility for ACA or PACFA or current APS membership with extensive teaching experience
• Passion for nurturing and mentoring the next generation
• Proactive approach to advancing your academic career

Responsibilities

• Foster intellectual curiosity by guiding students through tutorials, workshops, placement units, and clinical sessions
• Innovate teaching methodologies by collaborating with Senior Counselling academic staff to develop course materials
• Contribute to scholarly research projects periodically to enhance knowledge
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay updated on teaching techniques
• Provide academic leadership to lecturers and educators
• Participate in discipline meetings within our academic community
• Empower students with guidance on study skills and educational goals

Skills

Lecturing experience

Counselling expertise

Academic leadership

Education

Masters of Counselling

PhD

Job description

ACAP University College, part of Navitas, seeks a Senior Lecturer to lead teaching and academic leadership in Counselling. You will guide students through tutorials, labs, and placements, while collaborating on course materials and contributing to research projects.

The role emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and active participation in our academic community to shape counselling education.