Sessional Lecturer

About Ikon

Ikon is a private Institute of Higher Education focused on Art Therapy, Early Childhood Education, Counselling, and Psychotherapy. Our purpose is to propel individuals towards life-altering futures. We do this by fostering curiosity and self-development through meaningful learning experiences.

Ikon operates nationally with campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide, as well as Distance Education. It currently has around 3500 domestic and international students across its 4 Bachelor's and 3 Master's programs.

Ikon is part of the ASX-listed EDU Holding Limited Group. Learn more about Ikon here:

About the role

We're looking for passionate sessional lecturers to join our teaching team for Trimester 1, 2026. We offer flexible class times in the morning, afternoon, online, and evening. Evening classes are currently our priority and have the most availability, though we are still accepting applicants for all time slots.

Our delivery campus is located in the busy and vibrant Melbourne CBD, within walking distance of the Southern Cross railway station.

Reporting to the Head of School, you have the opportunity to provide an exciting and engaging learning experience to our students, with the primary duties being teaching and assessing students.

About you

We are seeking a dynamic individual who is passionate about teaching and delivering an enriching learning experience. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to facilitate face-to-face as well as online learning.

You have good interpersonal and communication skills and are able to work in a team within a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the course within the discipline area and facilitate learning in an engaging and dynamic manner via on-campus and digital methodologies.
• Facilitate student engagement, consultation, and communication of student issues to the Head of Faculty.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders to ensure smooth and cohesive delivery of subject content.
• Engage in weekly subject forums and discussions.
• Mark student assessments within specific timeframes and to the required standards.
• Participate in moderation and benchmarking activities as required.
• Attend faculty meetings and student consultations as required.
• Engage in scholarly practice as required.

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• A PhD or a master's qualification in a directly related field of study (Early Childhood Education)
• A minimum of 2 years and preferably 5 years or more of practicing experience in a directly related field of study.
• Teaching or tutoring experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of higher education requirements and industry standards
• Knowledge of contemporary developments in their specific discipline or field and active engagement in continuing professional development, scholarship, research, or knowledge of contemporary teaching, learning, and assessment relevant to their discipline, role, modes of delivery, and the specific needs of student cohorts
• Passion for education
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to undergo a National Crime Check, if required

Why work with Ikon?

• A supportive team
• Career progression
• A positive and fun work environment
• Breakfast supplies all around the year
• Training and Development opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion

We celebrate our diversity and strive to reflect contemporary Australian society in order to better serve our students. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience of adversity, and from people of all ages.

Next steps:

• Please apply online or send your resume and a covering letter summarising your relevant skills and experience to
• We are only able to consider applicants with the right to live and work in Australia.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application.