Job Description
Role type: Full-time; Fixed term for 2 years
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Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
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Department/School: School of Health Sciences - Department of Social Work
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Salary: Level B - $124,656 - $148,023 p.a. plus 17% super
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Pioneering new online Master of Counselling / Lead curriculum and subject development / Collaborate with expert multidisciplinary educators
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Join us to design, coordinate and teach innovative online counselling subjects that build future-ready practitioners.
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Investing in you - 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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The University of Melbourne
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We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.
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Your next career chance:
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You will shape curriculum and subjects for a new fully online Master of Counselling launching in **** .You will teach and coordinate online subjects, and support educators to deliver engaging, practice-relevant learning experiences.
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What you will deliver:
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Design and refine online Master of Counselling curriculum in partnership with academic leaders and Melbourne Online specialists.
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Develop, coordinate and review online subject content, ensuring high quality, coherent learning experiences across the degree.
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Teach counselling subjects online and supervise, mentor and support online educators contributing to the program.
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Ensure subject delivery, assessment and academic integrity comply with departmental, University and professional accreditation requirements.
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Contribute to departmental governance, planning, policy development and community partnerships that strengthen the program's impact.
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You may be a great fit if you:
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Hold a Master of Counselling or equivalent and meet eligibility requirements for ACA membership.
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Bring experience designing and developing counselling, social work or human services curricula, particularly for online delivery.
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Demonstrate successful teaching and coordination of counselling subjects, with evidence of innovation and flexibility in online modes.
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Exhibit strong organisational skills, managing multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining high academic and service standards.
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Build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders, collaborating to achieve shared program and departmental goals.
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Show clear commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and reconciliation within teaching, curriculum and professional practice.
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For further information please refer to the attached PD.
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What we offer you!
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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 fulfilment, including:
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Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
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Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
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Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
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Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being,



including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
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Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
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Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
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For more information check out our benefits page!
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Your new team - " Department of Social Work "
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You will join the Department of Social Work within the School of Health Sciences, a recognised regional leader. The department has a solid research profile and deep partnerships with government, non- government and professional human service agencies. Our team delivers innovative on-campus and online programmes, including advanced social work and human services qualifications. You will collaborate with experienced educators and Melbourne Online specialists to shape a new flagship Master of Counselling.
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Be Yourself
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The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
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We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
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Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
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We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process .
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians.

📌 Subject Coordinator - Master Of Counselling (Victoria)
🏢 UniMelb
📍 Victoria