Lecturer (Level B) - Counselling

Griffith University

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

The School of Applied Psychology is dedicated to developing capable, compassionate and future focused graduates who can make a difference in the lives of individuals, organisations and communities. Through innovative education and strong industry connections, we combine academic rigour with practical learning experiences that prepare students for diverse professional pathways. As a Lecturer (Level B) – Counselling, you will play a key role in delivering high quality counselling education, clinical supervision, and professional training within the School of Applied Psychology. You will support the development of future counselling practitioners through innovative teaching, student mentorship, and engagement with industry and professional stakeholders, while contributing to the School’s collaborative and practice focused culture.

Requirements

A postgraduate qualification in counselling, counselling psychology, or a closely related discipline.
Current registration or clinical membership with a recognised professional body such as PACFA or ACA, together with recognised clinical supervisor status.
Demonstrated experience providing counselling supervision, clinical education, and/or practice-based learning support.
Experience teaching, coordinating courses, or developing curriculum within a higher education setting, with a student-centred approach to learning.
The ability to build effective relationships with students, colleagues, industry partners, and professional stakeholders, while contributing to scholarship and service activities.
Applicants must have unrestricted working rights.
VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging teaching and learning experiences that support students’ professional growth, counselling capability, and readiness for practice.
Provide clinical supervision and guidance to counselling students undertaking practice-based learning and placement experiences.
Coordinate courses and contribute to curriculum enhancement to ensure contemporary, industry aligned learning outcomes.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with professional bodies, community organisations, and internal stakeholders to support student learning and program quality.
Contribute to scholarship, service, and governance activities that strengthen the counselling discipline and the broader School community.