Senior Lecturer - Counselling and Psychotherapy

Level C Academic – Counselling and Psychotherapy

(1.0 EFT of full-time (negotiable)

If you would like to be part of our innovative Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy program, have easy access to CPD, and if you are passionate about training the next generation of counselling and psychotherapy professionals... then this job may be for you!

The Organisation

The Cairnmillar Institute is a not-for-profit registered health promotion charity that has been providing high-quality professional education and accessible psychological services to promote the psychological wellness of the community for more than 60 years.

Our clinics provide excellent placement opportunities to our counselling and psychotherapy students, and psychology students, under the supervision of experienced professionals like you, with a passion for ensuring that trainees receive the best supervision and support.

We are a Higher Education Provider and offer excellent postgraduate programs in psychology and counselling as well as short courses and professional development for mental health professionals and the broader community.

The Role

As a Senior Lecturer, you will make a significant contribution to the academic and administrative activities of the Faculty of Psychology, Counselling, and Psychotherapy.

You will provide leadership in the implementation, development, and delivery of both on-campus and online programs, with a major contribution to the Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Additionally, you will contribute to excellence in teaching and learning at postgraduate levels, including curriculum leadership, coordination of sessional teaching teams, student support, and quality assurance processes. You may also contribute to research supervision in counselling and psychotherapy fields and engagement with external professional bodies.

A major part of your role will be ensuring that the course maintains alignment with PACFA and ACA accreditation standards.

The Person

• A doctoral qualification in counselling, psychotherapy, or counselling psychology, OR a Master’s qualification with substantial higher education experience.
• Significant experience in course coordination within a tertiary education setting.
• Eligibility for professional membership with PACFA, ACA, or AHPRA.
• A demonstrated record of teaching excellence and curriculum development in counselling and psychotherapy education.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.

Application Closing Date:

30/06/2025

Hours:

Full-time (Negotiable)

Location:

Hawthorn East

Appointment Level:

Level C (Senior Lecturer).

If you would like a position description, please visit our website- https://www.cairnmillar.org.au/about/careers-at-cmi/job-search/level-c-academic-counselling-and-psychotherapy.

Please contact Professor Linda Byrne (dean@cairnmillar.edu.au) if you would like to talk further about the position.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. A Police Check and Working with Children Check will be required from the successful applicant as a condition of employment.

Our organisation is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. Applicants should be aware that we require working with children, police records and reference checks.

The Cairnmillar Institute promotes the following values: collaboration, compassion, integrity, professionalism and respect and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Cairnmillar is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce that reflects the community it serves.