Lecturer (Level B) - Counselling

Company Description Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

The School of Applied Psychology is dedicated to developing capable, compassionate and future focused graduates who can make a difference in the lives of individuals, organisations and communities. Through innovative education and strong industry connections, we combine academic rigour with practical learning experiences that prepare students for diverse professional pathways.

As a Lecturer (Level B) – Counselling, you will play a key role in delivering high quality counselling education, clinical supervision, and professional training within the School of Applied Psychology. You will support the development of future counselling practitioners through innovative teaching, student mentorship, and engagement with industry and professional stakeholders, while contributing to the School’s collaborative and practice focused culture.

As a Lecturer (Level B) you will:

• Deliver engaging teaching and learning experiences that support students’ professional growth, counselling capability, and readiness for practice.
• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to counselling students undertaking practice-based learning and placement experiences.
• Coordinate courses and contribute to curriculum enhancement to ensure contemporary, industry aligned learning outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with professional bodies, community organisations, and internal stakeholders to support student learning and program quality.
• Contribute to scholarship, service, and governance activities that strengthen the counselling discipline and the broader School community.

This is a continuing, full time position primarily based at Griffith University Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi-site university you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range

The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Level B range $117,076 - $139,031 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $136,979 - $162,667 per annum.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will bring a combination of clinical counselling expertise, higher education teaching experience, and a commitment to developing the next generation of counselling professionals.

You will also have:

• A postgraduate qualification in counselling, counselling psychology, or a closely related discipline.
• Current registration or clinical membership with a recognised professional body such as PACFA or ACA, together with recognised clinical supervisor status.
• Demonstrated experience providing counselling supervision, clinical education, and/or practice-based learning support.
• Experience teaching, coordinating courses, or developing curriculum within a higher education setting, with a student-centred approach to learning.
• The ability to build effective relationships with students, colleagues, industry partners, and professional stakeholders, while contributing to scholarship and service activities.

Additional Information Why Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

How to apply

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Allison Waters, Head of School - School of Applied Psychology at [email protected]

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Maria Mahon, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected]

Closing date: Thursday, 13 August 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.