Lecturer (Counselling)

Description:

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
PSYCHOLOGY, COUNSELLING AND CRIMINOLOGY
JOONDALUP CAMPUS
$113,918 to $134,596 pa (ALEVB) + 17% SUPERANNUATION
ONGOING, PART TIME or FULL TIME
TEACHING-FOCUSED ROLE

OVERVIEW

Are you a passionate and innovative academic with a deep commitment to education in Counselling? We are looking to appoint you to deliver in our innovative counselling programs and make a lasting impact in this important and rapidly evolving field.

THE ROLE

The School of Arts and Humanities at Edith Cowan University is excited to welcome an enthusiastic and innovative counselling educator to continue to deliver our groundbreaking online Master of Counselling program and associated Graduate Certificate in Counselling. This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to inspire and elevate the next generation of counselling professionals nationally. This is a unique opportunity to impart your knowledge within the counselling field and work within a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking academic environment.

You will join a team of experts in psychology, counselling and criminology, who contribute to our well-established bachelor and graduate programs, as well as collaborating with colleagues in related disciplines in social work, Youth work, and Social Sciences. You will teach and facilitate in our Accelerated Online Master of Counselling program for at least 3 years. Your responsibilities may include developing and overseeing unit content development, teaching units, and supervising sessional academics. If you have the necessary clinical supervision qualifications and experience you may also be involved in supervising students on placement. Additional teaching in counselling may be expected in other counselling or related programs. Through this appointment, you will be able to develop your career as an academic.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

WHY JOIN US?

If you’re ready to take your academic career to the next level and be part of something truly impactful, we’d love to hear from you.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a young and progressive university with a strong reputation for excellence in teaching. ECU has been rated the maximum of five stars for teaching quality by their graduates for 18 years in a row, making ECU the only public university in Australia to achieve such a consistently high rating. ECU’s reputation for teaching quality and student experience has been built on the productive relationships they have with their students, industry, communities, and alumni- sharing knowledge for the benefit of all.

The School of Arts and Humanities (SAH) is one of the largest at ECU with many diverse disciplines arranged into three main clusters: Creative Humanities; Psychology, Counselling and Criminology; and Social Sciences, Social Work and Youth Work. In Psychology, Counselling and Criminology, we are well known for our strengths in providing an ecosystem of undergraduate programs to support students and our innovate postgraduate programs to develop outstanding professionals in the areas of Psychology, Counselling and Criminology.

The School operates across three campuses, with more than 100 academic and professional staff, and has a strong online education presence. The diversity of the School is a strength, enabling interdisciplinary innovation, a sustainable financial platform, and many opportunities for collaborations with industry and community. In 2026, the School will begin to operate its creative humanities program from our outstanding new ECU City Campus while maintaining and expanding operations at ECU’s Joondalup and South-West (regional) campuses. We have established strategic directions out to 2029 in pursuit of ambitions to be an outstanding school whose research and teaching build the caring and creative professions and contribute to achieving more equal and positive social relations; fostering the realisation of individual human potential; and enabling diverse creative expression.

SELECTION CRITERIA

You must have Minimum Masters qualification in counselling or related field with at least 5 years professional experience in a similar role. Applications are also welcome from people completing their PhD. Eligibility for membership in a relevant professional association such as ACA and/or PACFA is essential, as is experience as a clinical supervisor (ACA Clinical Supervision qualification).

You will need to demonstrate, based on past achievement and potential for future development, that you can:

You will be expected to demonstrate personal attributes congruent with the University’s values of integrity, respect, rational inquiry, personal excellence, and courage.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

Edith Cowan University is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting and celebrating the differences in our society. Strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds and are committed to sustaining a workplace where we value our people, celebrate everyone’s contributions to success, and work together on overcoming our challenges. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

FLEXIBILIITY IN APPOINTMENT

Applicants who are seeking to maintain a practice in Counselling field (if relevant) may be considered for part time appointment (2 to 4 days a week) 0.4 to 0.8 FTE.

BENEFITS AND REMUNERATION

This ongoing position attracts a remuneration of $113,918 to $134,596 pa (ALEVB) (pro-rata for part time) plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview.

ECU is a smoke-free environment.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Your application is in two parts. The first part is a statement (maximum 4 pages) that clearly demonstrates your suitability for the role and the difference you will make for the school if appointed. You should highlight key examples of your experience and your capabilities: you do not need to address each point in turn so long as all the criteria above are covered.

The second part is a detailed curriculum vitae, including summaries of your prior roles and achievements. Please include details for three referees including your current supervisor / manager (we will not contact referees without your approval). A covering letter is not needed.

Applications close: Sunday 4th May at 11.30pm AWST

MORE INFORMATION

You are encouraged to contact Professor Julie Ann Pooley, j.pooley@ecu.edu.au Associate Dean (Psychology, Counselling and Criminology) or Professor Craig Speelman, Professor of Cognitive Psychology c.speelman@ecu.edu.au to discuss the role and your application and learn more about the exciting opportunities ahead in the School of Arts and Humanities at Edith Cowan University.

Please also read our School Plan (2024-2029) for additional information.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.