About

• 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 pursuit of excellence.
• Job Description
• The School of Applied Psychology is one of Australia’s leading providers of psychology and counselling education, producing graduates who make a meaningful impact in clinical, community and workplace settings.
• We are now seeking a Lecturer (Level B) - Counselling to take a key leadership role in coordinating and managing the School’s internal counselling placement and associated community-based placement sites. This role will contribute directly to the quality of clinical training, supervision, and learning outcomes across the Counselling program.

Here’s how you’ll make it matter

• Manage and coordinate internal counselling placements and satellite community placement sites, maintaining strong communication with course convenors, placement officers and external supervisors.
• Oversee clinical operations, including student placement scheduling, supervision allocation and client management systems to ensure accreditation compliance.
• Provide individual clinical supervision to counselling students while upholding ethical and professional standards (PACFA/ACA).
• Maintain a continual presence during internal placements to guide and support students.
• Teach into counselling courses, including course convenorship and curriculum development aligned with current industry standards.
• Monitor and ensure secure, accurate maintenance of student placement records in systems such as SONIA and ZANDER.
• Participate in competency interviews and ensure students meet mandatory requirements prior to client work.
• Contribute to School and program governance, professional engagement activities, and advisory groups (PCAG, IAB).
• Engage in counselling-related scholarship or research, including counselling education and supervision.
• This is a continuing, part-time (0.6 FTE) position based at either Griffith University’s Brisbane South (Nathan) or Gold Coast campuses. As Griffith is a multi-campus 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 $113,226 - $134,460 per annum + 17% superannuation.
• The total FTE package will be in the range $132,474 - $157,318 per annum.
• Qualifications
• What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact your work has on students, clients and the community.

You will also have

• A postgraduate qualification in counselling, counselling psychology, or a closely related discipline, with current registration or clinical membership with PACFA or ACA.
• Eligibility as a clinical supervisor in accordance with PACFA or ACA supervision standards.
• Demonstrated experience providing clinical supervision and supporting practice-based learning.
• Strong professional understanding of clinical governance, ethical practice and accreditation requirements.
• Evidence of high-quality, student-centred teaching in counselling or related fields.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including community placement organisations.
• Additional Information

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

• 17% superannuation with competitive base salary.
• Flexible work options and a supportive, values-led culture.
• Wide range of professional development opportunities.
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
• Staff health and wellbeing programs, including on-campus gyms.

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We support the professional and personal development of all our employees and invest in the skills of our people. We offer

• A mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment.
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme.
• 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.
• How to apply

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

• A covering statement outlining your suitability for the role referring to the qualifications listed above and the position description.
• Current curriculum vitae, including name and contact details.
• Applicants must have unrestricted work rights and may be subject to a criminal history check.
• For further information specifically about this role, please contact Allison Waters, Head of School for the School of Applied Psychology via [email protected].
• Closing date: Sunday, 11 January 2026. All applications must be submitted online.