"Lecturer, Counselling"

Job Description:

James Cook University (JCU) is creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally and globally.

We now have two exciting opportunities to join our team at the College of Arts, Society and Education as a Lecturer, Counselling.

• Two part-time (50%) and continuing positions
• Located at the picturesque Townsville Bebegu Yumba campus in tropical North Queensland
• Remote work may be considered within Australia
• ACAD Level B $112,810 - $133,110 p.a. plus up to 17% employer superannuation contributions, leave loading and other generous employee benefits (pro-rata for part-time).

About the College of Arts, Society and Education

The College of Arts, Society and Education builds capacity in the tropics by providing coursework that can develop knowledge and skills in Humanities, Arts and Creative Media, Social Sciences, Social Work and Education. We also facilitate the expansion of knowledge of people and societies in the Tropics through research at Masters and PhD levels.

In addition to Bachelor degrees, Humanities and Creative Arts offers short language courses through the JCU Academy of Modern Languages at the Townsville and Cairns campuses. We also offer postgraduate programs in Career Development and Counselling.

About the role

The Lecturer in Counselling will be responsible for coordinating and teaching in the Master of Guidance and Counselling in the College of Arts, Society and Education (CASE). As course coordinator, the appointee will have oversight of the program, and be responsible for the development and delivery of innovative and contemporary course materials and assessments.

The appointee will work collaboratively to lead program accreditation with accrediting authorities (Australian Counselling Association and Singapore Association for Counselling), and have oversight of ongoing quality assurance and compliance requirements. They will work to enhance community engagement with relevant stakeholders, including schools and placement host organisations.

The appointee will also conduct research and publish in the field of Guidance and Counselling and supervise Higher Degree by Research candidates. The appointee will also support the University’s strategic direction and that of the College and the Education Academic Group.

Preference will be given to applicants who are able to lead and/or contribute to the development of interdisciplinary research in the areas of Counselling, Career Development, Educational Leadership and Human Services, such that fosters synergies across the suite of programs offered in CASE; and those who can lead and/or contribute to the research priorities of the College including regional, rural and remote education.

What you will bring to the role

• Possess at least a Master level in Counselling, or a Master level in Counselling and a demonstrated progress towards a PhD in Counselling (or a cognate discipline).
• Be registered as a counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association, and demonstrate successful experience working in the Counselling profession.
• Demonstrated leadership and oversight of professional accreditation processes for Counselling programs with the Australian Counselling Association, as appropriate to the level of appointment.
• Demonstrated experience of leading curriculum reform in the field of Counselling; demonstrated experience designing and delivering innovative curriculum in the field of Counselling in a combination of face-to-face, online, blended and flexible modes that are inclusive and student-centred – as appropriate to the level of appointment.
• The appointee’s counselling specialisations include mental health, career counselling, family and relationship, loss and grief, drug and alcohol counselling, trauma counselling, counselling for children and young people, multicultural counselling, rehabilitation counselling and EAP, utilising a range of counselling philosophies, modalities and interventions.
• A proven track record of research and impact of research in the field of Counselling or cognate disciplines, including peer-reviewed publications and successful grant activity, and supervision of Higher Degree Research candidates to timely completion, as appropriate to career stage.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and ethically in teams on teaching, research and community engagement projects; and demonstrated productive engagement with professional organisations, community agencies and schools.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work in a collegial and ethical manner; and demonstrated organisational and administrative skills.

How to apply and contact details

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at JCU, where your future meets the tropics.

Click the ‘apply’ button to be redirected to the JCU careers page and follow the below steps:

1. Complete the application form
2. Upload your current resume
3. Upload a cover letter outlining your relevant experience in relation to the key requirements of the role and how your skills and experience will ensure your success in the role.
4. Upload a separate document in response to the selection criteria specified in relation to the selection criteria as found in the duty descriptor.

Applications close on 12 April 2026 at 11:55 PM AEST.