Counselling and Psychotherapy (Level C Academic)

- Employment Type: 1.0 EFT full-time or negotiable
- Location: Hawthorn East

If you would like to be part of our creative Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy program, have easy access to CPD, and if you are passionate about training the next generation of counselling and psychotherapy professionals… then this job may be for you!

The Organisation

The Cairnmillar Institute is a not-for-profit registered health promotion charity that has been providing high-quality professional education and accessible psychological services to promote the psychological wellness of the community for more than 60 years. Our clinics provide excellent placement opportunities to our counselling and psychotherapy students, and psychology students, under the supervision of experienced professionals like you, with a passion for ensuring that trainees receive the best supervision and support. We are a Higher Education Provider and offer excellent postgraduate programs in psychology and counselling as well as short courses and professional development for mental health professionals and the broader community.

The Role

As a Senior Lecturer, you will make a significant contribution to the academic and administrative activities of the Faculty of Psychology, Counselling, and Psychotherapy. You will provide leadership in the implementation, development, and delivery of both on-campus and online programs, with a major contribution to our in-person, post-graduate suite of Counselling and Psychotherapy courses.





Our courses have a relational emphasis and provides deep immersion into the theory and integrative practice of a humanistic, process-oriented approach to psychotherapy that incorporates contributions from the psychodynamic, cognitive, existential and systemic schools of thought and their related approaches.

Additionally, you will contribute to excellence in teaching and learning at postgraduate levels, including curriculum leadership, coordination of sessional teaching teams, student support, and quality assurance processes. You may also contribute to research supervision in counselling and psychotherapy fields and engagement with external professional bodies. A major part of your role will be ensuring that the course maintains alignment with PACFA and ACA accreditation standards.

The Person

- A doctoral qualification in counselling, psychotherapy, or counselling psychology, OR a Master’s qualification with substantial higher education experience.
- Significant experience in course coordination within a tertiary education setting.
- Eligibility for professional membership with PACFA, ACA, or AHPRA.
- A demonstrated record of teaching excellence and curriculum development in counselling and psychotherapy education.




- Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.

Application Closing Date:

20/11/2026

Appointment Level:

Level C (Senior Lecturer)

If you would like a position description, or to apply for the position, please email [email protected]

Please contact Professor Jon Mason ([email protected]) if you would like to talk further about the position.

How to apply?

Please submit an application by email to [email protected] and include the following documents:

- ·Cover letter; and
- ·An up-to-date resume

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. A Police Check and Working with Children Check will be required from the successful applicant as a condition of employment.

Why join Cairnmillar:

- Supportive work environment.
- A fun collaborative team focussed on professional development with continual on-the-job learning
- Open door policy and a genuine focus on wellbeing
- A purpose-driven culture where respect, inclusion and diversity are priority,
- salary packaging options

Cairnmillar values diversity, inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply.

The Cairnmillar Institute promotes the following values: collaboration, compassion, integrity, professionalism and respect and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Cairnmillar is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce that reflects the community it serves.

📌 Counselling and Psychotherapy (Level C Academic) (Hawthorn East)
🏢 The Cairnmillar Institute
📍 Hawthorn East