Academic Specialist in Counselling

18 hours ago


Burwood, Victoria, Australia Deakin University Full time

About Deakin University

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

We offer a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. Our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure people choose to work here and contribute to our ongoing success.

At Deakin, we value diversity, embrace difference, and nurture an inclusive, safe, and respectful community. We are an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, a SAGE Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder, seeking gender equity for women in STEMM, and a Silver Award holder in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals of all cultures, abilities, sexualities, and genders.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly qualified individual with a strong background in counselling to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in scholarly teaching, online and intensive curriculum design. Exceptional interpersonal skills are essential, with eligibility for ACA and/or PACFA registration and psychology or counselling registration being a significant advantage. A budding reputation in research and scholarship is desirable.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Contributing to the development of course material for new online and face-to-face counselling units.
  • Teaching in counselling and psychology in general, but with a particular focus on counselling at the postgraduate level, consistent with the University's principles of teaching, learning, and the student experience.
  • Developing online learning environments that are flexible, student-centered, and accessible, utilizing appropriate technology.
  • Undertaking appropriate administrative unit tasks, such as providing unit guides and finalizing grades.
  • Maintaining deep discipline knowledge, which informs unit design and delivery.
  • Delivering learner-centric, research-informed teaching across different levels/modes of delivery.

Key Selection Criteria for This Role:

  • A PhD in a relevant discipline and/or a Masters in Counselling and/or other relevant qualifications and experience.
  • An excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in undergraduate and/or postgraduate programs in the area of counselling, including innovative curriculum design.
  • Experience designing and implementing curricula in online learning contexts, including the use of online educational technologies.
  • Experience designing and implementing curricula in intensive contexts.
  • Experience developing counselling content, including whole units.

About You

We estimate the salary for this role to be around $110,000 - $140,000 per annum, depending on your experience and qualifications. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and contributing to the growth and development of our students, we encourage you to apply.



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