Senior Lecturer in Counselling

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UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

The University of Canberra is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Lecturer in Counselling to make a significant contribution to teaching, research and clinical supervision within the Discipline.

This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative academic who is committed to student success, scholarly excellence and meaningful engagement with industry and the community. This role offers the option to work remotely or in a hybrid work setting, subject to teaching, clinical supervision and operational requirements.

• Preparing and delivering high-quality lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, practical classes and assessments across multiple delivery modes.
• Coordinating courses and units as required.
• Conducting clinical supervision and managing student placements within the counselling clinic.
• Designing and delivering authentic and innovative assessments.
• Undertaking high-quality research aligned with the Discipline’s research direction, including publications, grant applications, conference participation and HDR student recruitment and supervision.

You will hold a PhD in a relevant field (counselling, psychology or related discipline), with a demonstrated research profile including publications and HDR supervision. You will bring clinical experience in counselling and clinical supervision, along with proven capability to teach at the tertiary level, including online and distance education.

• Flexible working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Early Childhood Education and Care facilities
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

To be considered for this position, we require your CV and a cover letter explaining what skills you would bring to the role; no additional documents are necessary.

Your application should be submitted through the “Apply Now” tab. Align your application with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.

Applicants who wish to apply for this position must have valid working rights at the time of submission.

The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. The successful candidate will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration.

Please contact Dr Susan Sisko, Discipline Lead in Counselling, susan.sisko.au.

Please contact the Talent Solutions team on  or email uctalent.au. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.

11.55pm, Sunday 8 February 2026