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Executive & Senior Management: Dean

Job Description:

Join our national Counselling, Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care (CCSC) team as the Associate Dean of Counselling in a vibrant part-time role, 3 days/week, on our Sydney campus (located in Macquarie Park).

Established in 1916, Morling College is a Higher Education Institute with over 100 years of educational excellence and Christian heritage. As the Associate Dean of Counselling, you will help deliver and shape our suite of PACFA-accredited counselling courses and be part of a community equipping professional counsellors to bring lasting, hope-filled change to the lives of those they encounter.

Benefits:

Access to religious practitioner tax exemption benefits that increases your take home pay.
Flexible working arrangements (e.g., hybrid work by negotiation).
Bonus leave over the Christmas to New Year office closure.
A positive and inclusive team culture.
Free access to support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Free library membership, staff parking, and discounted study at MC

About the Role:

Collaborates with the CCSC team to develop courses and oversee unit offerings.
Manages and supports permanent and adjunct staff, e.g., role responsibilities, staff wellbeing.
Supports the CCSC and Student Services teams in student engagement, e.g., providing student support and addressing issues (e.g., course progression).
Preparing and teaching classes in Counselling.
The role is part-time 22.8 hours/week (3 days/week).

Job Requirements:

Essential Attributes (please respond to these attributes in your Cover Letter):

Masters degree in Counselling or a related field.
Current clinical membership with a professional association (e.g., PACFA, ACA, CCAA).
Holds or is eligible for an active paid Working with Children’s Check.
Minimum 7 years' professional practice experience with the ability to maintain current clinical practice.
Proven leadership in counselling with 3+ years in a senior role.
Committed to ongoing research and professional development.
Dedicated to advancing the counselling profession and contributing to its continued growth and improvement.
Excellence in tertiary teaching, including online delivery, with a strong understanding of client-centred, process-oriented counselling approaches.
Exceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Desirable Attributes

Experience with supervision of counselling practice will be favourably considered.

How to Apply:

Please apply with a brief cover letter responding to the essential attributes above along with a current CV.
Kindly note that applications without a cover letter, or which do not address the essential criteria, will not be reviewed.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed after 19 January 2026.
We reserve the right to employ at any stage if a suitable candidate is identified.

Posted: 14/01/2026

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