ACAP, The Australian College of Applied Professions, is Australia’s leading independent provider of tertiary education, delivering accredited courses in psychology, counselling, coaching, criminology, social work and business management and leadership (MBA).
ACAP offers personalised and specialised education experiences, with intimate classes and tailored programs specifically designed to support genuine development and transformation through individualised teaching and learning. Uniquely human-centred in approach, our courses provide students with deep and real-world insights into why humans think and act the way we do, understanding the connection between an individual, society, culture, and industry.
We are looking for an inspirational and energetic Counselling Academic-Practising Counsellor.
Level C Counselling Lecturer will contribute to the development and delivery of the professional counselling programs with the key areas of achievement being:
- Learning & Teaching
- Research & Scholarship
- Leadership & Service
Key Relationships:
- ACAP Students
- Discipline Lead
- Campus Academic Manager
- Learning and Teaching Manager
- Enhanced Delivery Manager
- Chairs of Discipline
- Dean
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Independent teaching in lectures and tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, placement units and clinical sessions
- Initiation and development of course and unit material
- Marking and assessment
- Unit and/or course coordination
- Conducting and supervising scholarly &/or disciplinary research
- Coordinate and supervise professional placements
- Mentoring and providing academic advice and supervision to honours &/or postgraduate students
- Mentoring early-career academic staff
- Providing academic leadership through planning and development of new curriculum
- Curating and developing their own teaching resources, methods and approaches
- Chairing Discipline committees
It is essential the ideal candidate will possess the following selection criteria:
- Doctorate or Ph.D. in Counselling, Psychotherapy or related discipline.
- Registration with PACFA/ACA
- Broad experience teaching in a tertiary institution using mixed modes of delivery
- Active and consolidated counselling role (e.g. own private practice as counsellor, current or previous employment as counsellor, etc.)
- Experience with a range of counselling areas of expertise
- Relevant scholarly expertise and/or industry expertise
It is desirable that the candidate possesses the following selection criteria:
- Clinical supervisor qualifications
- Expertise in Children and Young adults
Why you should apply:
If working in a vibrant, growing team that’s committed to community engagement, research excellence, and innovative teaching appeals to you, you’ll flourish here.
Some of the perks of working at ACAP include:
- A teaching and student-focused environment where real life impact is the genuine goal
- Working alongside influential academic leaders
- Flexible employment options
- Salary packaging and novated leasing
- Up to 75% off study scholarships on all our courses (after six months)
- 2 paid volunteer days per year for your passionate causes
- A health and wellbeing package that includes free counselling for employees and family
We are the changemakers – Join us in making the world a better place!
How to apply:
- Please apply online before Friday 11th
- Submit a CV/Resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria and interest in the role
- Please note applications are assessed upon receipt. All applicants are encouraged to apply now.
- For a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact Nathan Beel via email [email protected] or telephone +61 7 3835 0496
For more information about ACAP and our long history of excellence in education, please visit https://www.acap.edu.au/ [link removed]
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Successful candidates will require full working rights in Australia and undergo criminal records and working with children check.