Teaching Fellow – Counselling, Psychotherapy & Mental Health

Torrens University Australia

. Deliver engaging learning experiences for counselling, psychotherapy and related-discipline students .

Posted 11/12/2026part-timeRemote • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering engaging learning experiences in Counselling and Psychotherapy, utilizing digital tools and learning analytics to enhance education. Strong ability to collaborate across disciplines and support student success through innovative teaching methods.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In CounsellingTeaching Experience In Higher EducationStrong Facilitation SkillsExperience With Learning TechnologiesCurrent Registration With Relevant Industry Body

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Hard Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationPerson-Centred PracticeTheories Of CounsellingAdvanced Counselling SkillsTrauma-Informed PracticeWorking With Complex ClientsLearning DesignAssessment Activity DesignDigital CapabilityAI-Enabled Approaches

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsGrowth MindsetCommitment To Continuous LearningStudent-Centred Approach

Tools & Technologies

Learning AnalyticsDigital ToolsAI ToolsOnline Learning PlatformsHybrid Learning Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Registration With ACACurrent Registration With PACFAPostgraduate Qualifications

Industry Keywords

CounsellingPsychotherapyMental HealthHigher EducationStudent SuccessProfessional Membership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver engaging learning experiences for counselling, psychotherapy and related-discipline students
Teach subjects including Interpersonal Communication, Person-Centred Practice, Theories of Counselling, Advanced Counselling Skills, Trauma-Informed Practice, and Working with Complex Clients
Create flexible, engaging, student-centred learning experiences across on-campus, online, hybrid and asynchronous environments
Apply digital capability, learning design and innovation to teaching
Use AI and digital tools to enhance education
Use learning analytics and student feedback to continuously improve teaching
Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to improve learning and solve challenges
Support student success and employability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Counselling, Psychotherapy, Mental Health or a closely related discipline, or a partially completed PhD, is required
Demonstrated experience teaching counselling, psychotherapy or a related discipline in a higher education setting and/or relevant professional experience
Ability to bring contemporary industry knowledge and practice into the learning environment
Strong facilitation skills across online and face-to-face learning environments in Higher Education
Experience using learning technologies and digital tools to enhance teaching
Confidence using, or enthusiasm for adopting, AI-enabled approaches in education
Experience designing engaging learning and assessment activities
Student-centred approach to teaching and learning
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Growth mindset and commitment to continuous professional learning
Relevant postgraduate qualifications (or working towards completion)
Current registration or professional membership with a relevant industry body, such as ACA or PACFA, is highly regarded
Completed PhD is highly regarded

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time arrangements with a minimum commitment of 0.6 FTE (3 days per week)
Flexible work across on-campus, online, hybrid and asynchronous learning environments
Accessibility support and reasonable adjustments during the application process
Opportunity to work with innovative educators and contribute to AI-enabled teaching, digital innovation and contemporary learning design