Lecturer - Counselling

Lecturer - Counselling

Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors

UP Education is a dual-sector education group operating across Australasia, dedicated to delivering foundation, vocational, and higher education programs to both domestic and international students. Our mission at UP Education is to elevate and empower students, enabling them to unlock their full potential. We are recognised for our agility and responsiveness to a constantly evolving landscape. What distinguishes us from other tertiary providers is our people, who bring a wide array of educational and cultural backgrounds and a broad diversity of professional experience. We are united by a strong belief in education's transformative power and a drive to make a significant impact within the communities we serve. We are committed to ensuring learning is defined by excellence and to the ongoing development of our staff. Further information about us is available at https://www.up.education/.

Job Description

Reporting to the Program Leader – Counselling, this role is responsible for contributing to the delivery of counselling higher education courses, as well as the development, teaching, and assessment of subjects within these courses.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lectures, tutorials, and practical teaching sessions, providing high-quality academic support to students across face-to-face and online environments.
• Develop and maintain subject materials, assessments, marking rubrics, and learning resources, ensuring alignment with curriculum, accreditation, and quality standards.
• Coordinate and support student placements, including liaising with placement providers, monitoring student progress, and ensuring placement requirements are met.
• Assess and moderate student work, identify and support students at risk, and maintain accurate records via the learning management system.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through subject review, academic governance, compliance activities, scholarship, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the relevant discipline is required.
• Demonstrated tertiary teaching experience, including curriculum and learning material development.
• Proven ability to coordinate and successfully deliver higher education subjects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and communication skills with internal and external partners.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and eligibility for membership of a relevant professional association.

Additional Information

• Location: Fortitude Valley
• Work Type: Full-time
• Onsite/Remote: Onsite
• Reporting Line: Program Leader – Counselling

This is a mission-driven organisation, offering the opportunity to be part of a commitment to improving mental health and community wellbeing through education. You will join a supportive culture within a collaborative team that values knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement. This role offers meaningful work, helping to shape the next generation of counsellors, social workers, and human services professionals.

We encourage applications from individuals of diverse identities and perspectives, as we believe this diversity enriches our organisation and helps us serve our students effectively. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to a fair and consistent interview process as part of our commitment to equity. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment.