• Burwood location
• Continuing, part-time at 0.6 FTE in the School of Psychology
• Level B $108,804 - $128,689 + 17% Superannuation

We are pleased to offer Deakin’s newest employment classification; the Education-focused Academic. These roles are tailored for academics dedicated to student-centred teaching, fostering a passion for teaching excellence and pioneering innovative educational practices. We invite applications from current and former sessional academics engaged with Deakin within the past two years. This presents a remarkable opportunity to contribute to shaping and co-designing this new academic career pathway, offering a genuine and meaningful option for those whose strengths lie in teaching and learning.

The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creativity, social development, and groundbreaking research and discovery. We work closely with industry partners and government bodies to translate discoveries into real-word impact. This role will specifically be working within the School of Psychology.

About the role:

• Placement Coordination: Manage and coordinate placements for Deakin School of Psychology's counselling training programs, working closely with Course Directors to ensure high-quality placements that meet program requirements. Promote the School and maintain partnerships with academic, industry, and professional communities.
• Teaching and Support: Participate in teaching postgraduate counselling courses and support students' achievement on placement, adhering to the University's teaching principles and enhancing the student experience.
• Industry and Community Engagement: Develop and nurture links with industry, professional bodies, and the wider community. Contribute to service and scholarship within the counselling programs through innovative research and community service initiatives and provide additional supervision to postgraduate students as needed.
• This position is suited to a person with an emerging record and passion for learning and teaching, a keen interest in contributing to community engagement for teaching and employability.

 As a Lecturer in Counselling, Education-focused, you will:

• Responsible for initiating, coordinating, and managing administrative systems to facilitate student placements efficiently and professionally. Ensures accountability and compliance with quality systems, University policies, regulatory standards, and legislative requirements.
• Provide academic leadership and support for counselling placements within the Post-graduate Counselling program
• Lead unit teaching teams and work collaboratively with other unit teaching teams in the course to develop effective unit curricula and learning resources (including through unit leadership roles). Contribute to the review of units and courses and implement refinements.
• Assist in applying industry, clinical and/or research practice into student learning experiences, success, engagement and resources.
• Assist in integrating new pedagogical research across all aspects of education.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Registered counsellor (ACA/PACFA) or psychologist (AHPRA)
• Substantial experience in the placement and training of counsellors
• Familiarity with the relevant professional requirements for the training of counsellors
• Experience in the provision of placements in a tertiary environment, including the ability to develop appropriate systems and processes, negotiate sensitively with students and developed understandings of student learning needs
• Demonstrated passion for teaching and learning.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Jaclyn Broadbent (Deputy Head of School Psychology) on Jaclyn.broadbent@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Level B - Education Focused_Pscychology_Counselling35 (1) (5).pdf

Applications for this position close on Fri, 28th of June at 11.55pm

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.