Sessional Lecturer, Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy

About us

Ikon Institute is operated by EDU, an ASX-listed provider of tertiary education, specialising in Human Services and Early Childhood Education. We foster meaningful careers through high-quality education across our campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & our Digital Campus.

About the role

We're hiring sessional lecturers to join our Melbourne campus team

The Lecturer is primarily a teaching and assessing role. This position is responsible for preparing and delivering subjects in the Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Counselling & Psychotherapy and marking assessments for the students in the allocated classes.

This role must work to ensure students are provided with the best opportunity to attain learning outcomes and satisfactorily complete their assessment tasks, including through student consultation.

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

• Ensure familiarity with subject content and delivery methods as per Ikon's course documentation.
• Deliver and teach subjects utilising materials and resources provided by Ikon.
• Thorough preparation for teaching, including review of all provided materials
• Teach and facilitate learning in an engaging and dynamic manner via on-campus and digital methodologies and the student learning system.
• Facilitate student engagement, consultation, and communication of student issues to relevant Ikon teams.
• 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, assess and provide feedback on all student assessments within specific timeframes (2 weeks from each assessment due date) utilising the online comparison and generative AI detection software provided by Ikon.
• Adhere to Ikon's Academic Integrity and Misconduct policy, procedures, reporting, and investigation requirements.
• Monitor student engagement and maintain attendance records.
• Participate in subject review, moderation, and benchmarking activities as required.
• Attend periodic faculty meetings, subject meetings, and student consultations as required.
• Complete and submit all trimester teaching and learning reporting requirements as determined by the Head of School, Academic Course Coordinator, or Dean.
• Assist in ensuring that academic operations are conducted in accordance with the AQF, ESOS, and the National Code.
• Undertake and engage in scholarly practice and professional development as determined by the Head of School, Academic Course Coordinator, or Dean.
• Adhere to Ikon's guidelines, policies, and practices to achieve its performance objectives.
• Other general duties as determined by the Head of School, Academic Course Coordinator, or Dean.

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Eligibility for PACFA membership
• A PhD or a Master's qualification in counselling (lecturers must have a qualification that is one level higher than the AQF level of degree in which teaching is undertaken or the same AQF + at least 5 years of specialised counselling practice experience).
• A minimum of 3 years of counselling practice experience
• Knowledge of higher education requirements and industry standards
• Knowledge of contemporary developments in the counselling discipline, demonstrated through active engagement in continuing professional development, scholarship, research, or knowledge of contemporary teaching, learning, and assessment relevant to their discipline.
• Knowledge of the higher education lecturer role, modes of delivery, and the specific needs of student cohorts. Teaching or tutoring experience is desirable.
• 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
• In addition, permanent staff also get paid birthday leave.

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 cover 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.