Counselling Educator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• The Learning Facilitator/Lecturer is tasked with the preparation, delivery, and assessment of subjects assigned in the VET CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling.

• Educators are responsible for ensuring that students have the optimal opportunity to achieve learning outcomes and successfully complete their assessment tasks.

• Lecturers are expected to engage in course review initiatives, which include validation and moderation activities, and must be available to offer student support beyond scheduled class hours.

• Educators should remain informed about developments in the counselling field by participating in relevant professional development activities and maintaining their expertise through a self-directed program of academic scholarship and professional growth.

• Manage both small and large classes, whether blended, hybrid, or online, while monitoring and ensuring student participation.

• Effectively manage their own time as well as the attention of students towards the learning process.

• Validate and assess teaching materials, providing necessary recommendations in line with organizational policies and procedures.

• Appropriately utilize all current subject/unit outlines, teaching resources (including shared lesson plans, slides, videos, etc.), and student learning materials (such as texts, workbooks, handouts, study guides, interactive PDFs, portal content, journal articles, etc.).

• Effectively employ learning technologies and integrate them into subject or unit delivery.

• Engage in student-centered learning and teaching methods, including but not limited to competency-based learning and assessment, flipped learning, and maintaining an active and positive educational experience.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in education, training, and assessment for the CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling.

• Understanding of pedagogical and/or adult learning principles pertinent to teaching counselling subjects, including theoretical components and interpersonal skills, case management, and mental health.

• Appropriately qualified in the relevant discipline for the level of teaching (holding qualifications at Diploma level or higher than the course being taught).

• Must possess the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

• A solid understanding and practical experience in professional counselling for a minimum of two years.

• Full membership of either the PACFA or ACA counselling association.

🏝️ Benefits

• A positive workplace environment that encourages a global, entrepreneurial mindset.

• Being part of a team of researchers committed to making a societal impact.

• Contributing to an academic culture that is connected to industry and community.

• Opportunities for innovation in both teaching and research.

• Access to internal opportunities that promote professional development.