About the role

We are seeking a number of dedicated sessional Counselling lecturers who are passionate about their field and teaching the next generation of professionals.

Sessional Lecturers must be willing to teach on-campus and online at one of our campuses in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Byron Bay and Perth. Classes can include tutorials, intensive workshops, and recorded lectures in addition to engaging with students through online forums. They will also be required to mark assignments and perform and administrative tasks associated with the classes they teach.

Sessional Lecturers will be engaged on a full-time or part-time basis for a specified period. In exceptional circumstances, they may be required to assume the role of Unit Coordinator.

The sessional Counselling Lecturers will teach into undergraduate programs (AQF 7) and, where an established record of relevant professional experience is evidenced, postgraduate programs (AQF 8-9). Sessional Lecturers will normally work with guidance from permanent academic staff.

Essential qualifications for the candidates

• A Counselling qualification or a qualification from an appropriate cognate discipline, at least Masters, and preferably Doctorate, Level (PhD candidates will be considered)
• Membership or eligibility for membership of a relevant professional association such as PACFA, ACA, or equivalent.

The candidates we seek will ideally have:

• Experience working in a tertiary education institution
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with all levels of the College
• Excellent scholarly expertise and/or industry expertise
• Breadth of Counselling industry expertise
• Student-focused approach
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in the use of industry specific software/hardware and processes
• Excellent understanding of transferable skills
• Cultural responsiveness
• Openness to learn
• Commitment to continuous improvement

What we can do for you

• Career progression and leadership development pathways
• Collegial and collaborative environment dedicated to academic excellence
• Mobility within the organisation and its various locations
• First-class, modern facilities

Why you should apply for the role

This is an opportunity to work with others committed to transforming lives through education in a purpose-driven, engaging, and supportive team environment. We attract students from 40+ different nationalities, so the work you will do will have far-reaching community benefits. If working in a vibrant, growing team that is committed to innovative teaching with the highest standards of student experience and outcomes appeals to you, you'll flourish here.

About the Australian College of Applied Professions (ACAP)

Formerly named the Australian College of Applied Psychology, The Australian College of Applied Professions (ACAP) 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.

Founded in 1983 and forming part of global education provider Navitas, ACAP has grown to become one of the largest providers of human services programs in Australia and now operates campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Byron Bay as well as the largest campus Online.

Attracting diverse cohorts seeking new careers or opportunities, ACAP outperforms the sector in providing access to education for students who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, mature age, first-in-family to attend university or having a disability.

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. Competition for roles is strong, and we will appoint quickly if we find the right candidate before the application cut-off date.

Please apply online via the "Apply Now" button and submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (up to one page in total) along with your most recent CV.

For a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact Dr Manuel Serrano on [email protected] using the subject line: Sessional Lecturers - Counselling - Multiple Locations enquiry via EthicalJobs or call 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.

To view other opportunities, please visit www.navitas.com/careers.

Successful candidates will require full working rights in Australia and undergo criminal records and working with children check.