"Course Director - Master of Counselling"

Role type: Full time; Fixed term for 12 months
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS)
Department: Department of Social Work, School of Health Sciences
Salary: Level D - $183,859 - $202,556 p.a. plus 17% super

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Your next career opportunity
As the Course Director for the Master of Counselling, you will spearhead the development and implementation of a pioneering online programme, working closely with Melbourne Online and the Department of Social Work. You'll have the opportunity to lead a team of educators, influence curriculum design, and ensure the highest quality standards in counselling education. This role offers a unique chance to engage with stakeholders and contribute to strategic community partnerships, all while advancing your career in a supportive academic environment.

You may be a great fit if:
You are a highly motivated educational leader with a Doctorate in counselling or equivalent with ACA membership eligibility, experienced in developing innovative online graduate programmes and adept at engaging stakeholders across various domains.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team - Department of Social Work, School of Health Sciences
In July 2009, Social Work became a Department of the School of Health Sciences, in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. Social Work was established at The University of Melbourne in 1940 and continues to be one of the leading departments in the Asia-Pacific region.
Social Work has a significant research profile and close local and national links with key human service agencies in the government and non-government sectors, social work professional bodies and other major social work schools internationally.
Since 2008, Social Work has been offering a qualifying Master of Social Work Degree as well as several specialist Masters post-qualifying courses. In 2016, in a new development for the Department, it began offering online post-qualifying courses including the Master of Advanced Social Work and the Master of Health and Human Services. The Department also offers the Master of Narrative Therapy and Community Work in collaboration with The Dulwich Centre, Adelaide. Social Work also has a long standing, strong and vibrant PhD program focused on training future leaders in the profession and academia. The Master of Counselling is a new degree to be offered as part of Melbourne Online from 2026.
The Department of Social Work is located within the School of Health Sciences, along with the Departments of Audiology and Speech Pathology, Nursing, Optometry & Vision Sciences, and Physiotherapy.

If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Essential Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

Applications close: 27 February 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description:
JR-008256 Course Director - Master of Counselling (Accessible).docx
JR-008256 Course Director - Master of Counselling.pdf