Lecturer Level A (BRISBANE)

ACAP equips its students with a deep understanding of human behaviour, the skills to make a positive difference and the resilience to enjoy long, healthy careers in counselling. We believe in producing real-world-ready changemakers who are culturally aware, ethical, fit-to-practice and passionate about community welfare.

About the role

ACAP is seeking an experienced academic teacher for the role of Lecturer, Level A Counselling. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and coordinating counselling undergraduate and postgraduate subjects offered on-campus, online and blended delivery.

This position will be based in Brisbane.

The candidate we seek will ideally have:

• Postgraduate education (desirable but not essential)or EdD in an area of study relevant to counselling or a qualification from an appropriate cognate discipline and professional experience deemed by the college to be equivalent in combination to at least one AQF level above that of the course they are required to deliver may be considered.
• Membership of relevant professional associations such as PACFA, ACA, APS, AASW or equivalent.
• Student-focussed approach to develop flexible and transferable knowledge, understanding and skills.
• Experience with counselling from an academic perspective and/or a clinical perspective.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with academics, administration staff, and sessional teachers.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, and expertise in using Moodle or similar learning management systems.
• Experience working in a Tertiary Education Institution or Registered Training Organisation.

What we can do for you:

• Career progression and leadership development pathways
• Collegial and collaborative environment with the aim of academic excellence
• Mobility within the organisation and locations
• Staff study scholarship 75% for all courses
• First class modern facilities
• Health & Wellbeing packages which includes free counselling for employees and family, discounted gym membership, movie tickets, discounts on travel, accommodation and insurance
• Salary packaging and novated leasing

About us:

We are ACAP, the Australian College of Applied Psychology. We are a tertiary education institute that specialises in psychology, counselling, social work and criminology and part of the Navitas Group.

35 years ago we opened our doors and sought to provide aspiring practitioners a modern approach to understanding the human mind and behaviour, through applied learning. This approach to teaching is what makes us different. It’s why curious minds choose to learn and develop their skills with us. ACAP is proud to hold Self Accrediting Authority with TEQSA and 7 year registration with ASQA, in both cases quality indicators with regulators for the education sector in Australia.

We were the first non-university higher education provider to offer a range of qualifications recognised by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC). Our range of courses are also recognise by The Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), The International Coach Federation (ICF) and the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Our smaller classes and flexible studying options help each student navigate their journey in their own way. Visit acap.edu.au.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Navitas promotes and embraces an inclusive and diversified workforce. We believe equality, flexibility and diversity in the workplace will deliver a rich and collaborative environment for our employees, students and clients. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and diverse community groups.

Why you should apply right now

• Because working at ACAP will give you the opportunity to grow both as a professional and as a person. But competition for roles is strong and we will turn the process around quickly if we find the right candidate before the application cut-off date on 5th of October 2022 at 12pm.
• Please apply online and submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (up to one page) along with your most recent CV.
• For a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact Dr Manuel Serrano on [email protected] or on +61 7 3234 4405 . Applications received after the close date may be considered pending the recruitment process.

Curious for more?
For more information about ACAP and our long history of excellence in education, please visit www.acap.edu.au [link removed]

To view other opportunities, please visit www.navitas.com/careers [link removed]
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Successful candidates will require full working rights in Australia and undergo criminal records and working with children check.