Associate Lecturer in Counselling Practice
Western Sydney University Western Sydney University, Parramatta South Campus
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 30-Sep-2024
Location
- Western Sydney University, Parramatta South Campus
Salary
- Academic Level A $106,765 to $128,989 p.a. | Includes 17% Superannuation & Leave Loading
Responsibilities
- Develop, design, and deliver innovative and engaging teaching materials for tutorials, demonstrations, and workshops.
- Inspire and educate students with a creative approach to teaching.
- Engage in meaningful research and share insights through publications and presentations.
- Build lasting relationships within the academic community and collaborate with colleagues.
- Contribute to the University through governance activities at the School and/or University level.
Requirements
- Engaged as a casual academic for at least 2 teaching sessions within the previous 2 years at an Australian Higher Education institution.
- Hold an accredited Masters level qualification in Counselling.
- Not previously held an ongoing position with an Australian Higher Education provider in the previous 3 years.
- Minimum of five years of post-qualification clinical experience.
- Eligibility for listing on the PACFA National Register as a Clinical Registrant and the ACA Registered Counsellor Level 4.
- Eligibility for, or working towards, listing on the PACFA National Register as a PACFA Accredited Supervisor.
Benefits
- Opportunity to be part of a sector-leading program to strengthen career pathways for casual academic staff.
- Training over the confirmation period to support candidates in retaining stable, ongoing employment.
- Engagement in a dynamic academic community with opportunities for collaboration and networking.
Notes
- Successful candidates will be subject to a two-year confirmation period.
- Candidates must submit evidence of eligibility and successful teaching results at the time of application.
- Interviews are likely to be scheduled between 21st October and 24th October 2024.
Dates
- 31-Dec-2024 - Closing Date
Responsibilities
- Advocating for student wellbeing and success
- Offering a wide range of programs and services to support students
- Providing academic advising, career counseling, mental health support, and disability services
- Fostering a supportive and inclusive campus environment
Requirements
- Experience in student support, counseling, academic advising, career development, or student engagement
Benefits
- Opportunities for casual employment
- Empowering students to achieve their full potential
- Supporting student success and making a difference
Notes
- Discover opportunities for casual employment in the Student Services team at UniSC
- Register your expression of interest for suitable roles aligned with your expertise
- Encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance teaching and research endeavors
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, student-focused counselling services individually and in groups.
- Manage critical incidents with timely interventions and maintain accurate client case files with consistent follow-ups.
- Support staff with mental health training and develop educational programs.
- Offer specialist advice and advocacy to students.
- Utilize technology to improve services and ensure compliance with privacy laws.
- Foster a positive workplace culture through collaboration and service quality.
Requirements
- Hold a degree in Social Work or Psychology.
- Registered member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- At least five years of experience in providing counselling services within an organisational setting.
- Experience in group work, educational roles, and integrating technology into practices.
- Skilled in designing, delivering, and evaluating counselling and training programs.
- Deep understanding of issues affecting university students including mental health, cultural and ethnic diversity.
- Exceptional communication skills (oral, interpersonal, written).
- Proven track record of liaising effectively with a wide range of people and organisations.
- Adept at facilitating referrals to appropriate services.
Benefits
- Competitive Remuneration: Higher Education Worker Level 8 - $130,740 to $145,135 p.a.
- Professional Development: Access to a range of development and networking opportunities.
- Health and Wellbeing: Comprehensive health insurance plans, wellness programs, and access to fitness facilities.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements.
- Campus Amenities: Access to on-site cafes, libraries, and recreational facilities.
Notes
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. You must have full, unrestricted working rights at the time of application.
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 13-Sep-2024
Location
- Fremantle, Western Australia
Salary
- $94,803 to $105,449 pa (Level 7) plus 14% superannuation (pro-rata).
Responsibilities
- Provide a confidential and ethical counselling service to University students and where appropriate refer students to external agencies to support long-term counselling objectives.
- Provide assessment, case-management, counselling and referral of students including students in high risk situations and with complex mental health concerns.
- Participate in and contribute to peer and group supervision (e.g., clinical meeting, case review meeting); client outcome evaluation and other quality assurance processes (which includes maintain accurate student records and associated documentation).
- Deliver crisis intervention support and strategies with students and provide referrals (including secondary) to those affected by incidents involving students.
- Delivering workshops, training and facilitating groups such as Client-Centred and Short-term Solution Focused Counselling, CBT, ACT and Mindfulness at both the individual and group level.
- Collaborate and liaise with other departments to provide strategic and specialist input on development of University mental wellbeing, safety, pastoral care, mediation and other learning support for students.
Requirements
- Relevant Tertiary Qualifications in psychology or counselling and relevant experience with an understanding of the higher education sector and student challenges.
- Significant experience in delivering workshops both with individuals and groups.
- Hold registration with a relevant professional body such as AHPRA and/or Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and/or Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
- Ability to provide a range of counselling services tailored to student needs that is evidence-based.
- Demonstrated experience in outcome informed counselling approaches, including strong assessment, intervention and referral skills.
- Experienced in working with high risk students and in assessment and treatment of complex mental health issues.
- Demonstrated experience in dealing with specific concerns of diverse student cohorts including students from equity groups and international students.
- Ability to communicate and present information to internal stakeholders.
- Ability to manage time and hold strong organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to utilise case management software for case noting and appointment booking computer literacy skills.
Benefits
- Located in historic Fremantle
- Generous training and development opportunities
- Discounted study at the University
Notes
- Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 16-Sep-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $78,871 - $105,004 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
Responsibilities
- Coordinate courses, develop and deliver lectures and tutorials
- Assess and mark students
- Maintain quality of courses
- Mentor students
- Provide academic counselling
- Adhere to university teaching rules
- Engage with the collegial life and activities of the School
- Perform administrative functions
- Uphold university values
Requirements
- Completed PhD or near completion of PhD in Criminology
- Demonstrated knowledge in a relevant field of Criminology
- Demonstrated ability to teach effective courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels using active learning and flexible approaches to teaching, including teaching online
- Well-developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in teaching and learning
Benefits
- Access to world-class facilities and equipment
- Grant writing support
- Greater research funding opportunities
- Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times
- Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process
Notes
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment
- Applications close on 16th September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 15-JUL-2024
Location
- North Sydney, Australia
Salary
- Total remuneration valued to $130,436 - $145,816 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $110,220 - $123,227 (pro rata) pa (HEW 8), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff. Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
Responsibilities
- Delivering information and education sessions relating to mental health
- Supporting at-risk students identified under the Support For Students Policy
- Providing counselling to students
- Facilitating counselling appointments
- Liaising with Lead Counsellor on mental health issues
- Delivering workshops on prevention and management of mental health matters
Requirements
- Qualified and experienced psychologist, counsellor, or social worker
- Experience in student mental health matters
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of ACU's mission and values
Benefits
- 17% employer superannuation contributions
- Salary packaging
- ACU Advantage Staff Rewards Program
- Generous leave provision
- Flexible work arrangements
- Study leave
- Variety of leave provisions
Notes
- This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only)
- Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position
- ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.
Lead Counsellor
Australian Catholic University Canberra, Australia | Blacktown, Australia | North Sydney, Australia | Strathfield, Australia | Brisbane, Australia | Adelaide, Australia | Ballarat, Australia | Melbourne, Australia
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 01-Sep-2024
Location
- Canberra, Australia | Blacktown, Australia | North Sydney, Australia | Strathfield, Australia | Brisbane, Australia | Adelaide, Australia | Ballarat, Australia | Melbourne, Australia
Salary
- Total remuneration valued to $130,436 - $145,816 (pro rata) pa, including salary component $110,220 - $123,227 (pro rata) pa (HEW 8), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff. Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date. An allowance, paid as a salary loading, will be paid to the Lead Counsellor.
Responsibilities
- Provide subject matter expertise, advice and support to the ACU counselling staff and general ACU Staff in student mental health matters.
- Contribute to projects, prevention initiatives and activities across the Student Experience Directorate and the University.
- Assist in the operation of the counselling service and ensure the service is accessible and meeting the needs of the students.
- Providing profession-based support and advice to ACU Counsellors and general staff in relation to threats or incidents of self-harm, suicide and other complex mental health issues.
- Facilitating internal supervision meetings for ACU Counsellors.
- Working closely with the National Manager, Student Welfare to identify, address and resolve concerns which may impact the operation of the Counselling Service.
- Providing counselling services to students.
Requirements
- Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).
Benefits
- 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
- Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
- Access to generous benefits which include flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging.
Notes
- General enquiries can be sent to Kellie Maxwell, National Manager, Student Welfare at: Kellie.Maxwell@acu.edu.au
- For full position details, refer to the position description.
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 18-Sep-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus, Brisbane
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $78,871 - $105,004 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
Responsibilities
- Coordinate courses, develop and deliver lectures and tutorials
- Assess and mark students
- Maintain quality of courses
- Mentor students
- Provide academic counselling
- Adhere to university teaching rules
- Engage with the collegial life and activities of the School
- Perform administrative functions
- Uphold university values
Requirements
- Completed PhD or near completion of PhD in Anthropology
- Demonstrated knowledge in a relevant field of Anthropology
- Demonstrated ability to teach effective courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels using active learning and flexible approaches to teaching, including teaching online
- Well-developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in teaching and learning
Benefits
- Access to world-class facilities and equipment
- Grant writing support
- Greater research funding opportunities
- Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times
- Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process
Notes
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment
- Applications from interstate or international candidates are not accepted at this time
Dates
- Opening Date: 17-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 29-Sep-2024
Location
- Adelaide, South Australia, 5005 Australia
Salary
- $86,360 - $93,285 per annum plus employer contribution of 17% superannuation.
Responsibilities
- Proactively deliver front facing student support across the coursework student lifecycle (onboarding to graduation).
- Provide cohort/discipline-specific support and engagement, degree pathway advice, onboarding, program/course advice, student counselling and consultation, retention/engagement activities, and graduation completions.
- Ensure the delivery of holistic student case management in line with the development of a proactive student-centric service culture with a focus on increased student retention, engagement and success.
Requirements
- Proven record of actively contributing to the development of, and working effectively in, high-performance teams and record of championing a workplace culture.
- Positive, can-do attitude who thrives in a fast-paced and multifunctional workplace environment.
- Proven high-level experience in the provision of front-facing student advice in a tertiary education environment, including the interpretation, application and customisation of complex rules, policy and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a succinct, professional and responsive manner and to work collaboratively to deliver student centric results.
- Demonstrated high-level administrative experience, and using high level organisational and time management abilities, problem solving and initiative to deliver high quality outputs and manage competing deadlines.
Benefits
- Salary packaging
- Flexible work arrangements
- High quality professional development programs and activities
- On-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Notes
- The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
- For further information regarding this position, contact Domenica Cassar, Team Leader, Student Success.
Dates
- Opening Date: 20-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 21-Oct-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Not Available
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver courses in mathematics or statistics.
- Engage in curriculum design and coordinate courses.
- Assess student performance and provide academic counselling.
- Establish a research program and collaborate on research projects.
- Seek and manage research funding and publish in reputable journals.
- Supervise Higher Degree by Research (PhD and MPhil) and postgraduate coursework students.
- Conduct high-quality research and perform administrative and outreach activities.
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent in mathematics or statistics.
- For Level B (Lecturer): A growing profile in teaching responsibilities and research contributions.
- For Level C (Senior Lecturer): An established profile in teaching and research, including curriculum design and assessment practices.
Benefits
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Diverse, supportive, and family-friendly work environment.
- Access to world-class facilities and equipment.
- Grant writing support and greater research funding opportunities.
- Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave.
- 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options.
- Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
Notes
- This position is only open to women and those who identify as women.
- The filling of this position constitutes an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991(Qld).
- The successful candidate may be required to complete pre-employment checks.
Dates
- Opening Date: 26-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 10-Oct-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Base salary will range from $110,365 - $130,765 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level B)
Responsibilities
- Develop, deliver and coordinate courses
- Engage in curriculum design
- Assess students
- Provide academic counselling
- Adhere to university teaching rules
- Establish research programs
- Collaborate on research projects
- Seek and manage research funding
- Publish in reputable journals
- Utilise best practice research methodologies
- Supervise students
- Recruit and manage employees
- Provide performance feedback, mentoring and training
- Resolve conflicts
- Develop partnerships
- Engage in internal service roles and committees
- Perform administrative functions
- Provide support to colleagues
- Uphold university values
Requirements
- A PhD in a relevant field of Speech Pathology
- Currently hold or be eligible for practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia
- Hold or be eligible to obtain a Working with Children Blue Card
- Expertise in paediatric speech pathology
- Evidence of a growing profile in speech pathology related research
- Publication of scholarly papers in high quality outlets
- Applications for external research funding
- Evidence of a high level of quality teaching at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate level
- Experience in course coordination
- Contribution to the development and continuous innovation of new programs
- A growing record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students
- Experience in meaningful internal service roles
Benefits
- Access to world-class facilities and equipment
- Grant writing support
- Greater research funding opportunities
- 26 weeks of paid parental leave
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options
- Flexible start/finish times
- Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process
Notes
- You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply (visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment)
- The successful candidate will also be required to provide evidence of immunisation against certain vaccine preventable diseases.