Teaching Fellow – Counselling, Psychotherapy & Mental Health

Torrens University Australia

. Deliver engaging learning experiences for students in counselling, psychotherapy and related disciplines .

Posted 11/12/2026part-timeAustraliaMid-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 contemporary teaching practices and digital tools to enhance student success. Strong ability to design assessment activities and foster collaboration across disciplines while maintaining a student-centred approach.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In CounsellingTeaching Experience In Higher EducationStrong Facilitation SkillsExperience With Learning TechnologiesCurrent Registration With ACA Or PACFA

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Hard Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationPerson-Centred PracticeTheories Of CounsellingAdvanced Counselling SkillsTrauma-Informed PracticeWorking With Complex ClientsLearning DesignAssessment Activity DesignStudent Feedback UtilizationContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsGrowth MindsetCommitment To Continuous Professional Learning

Tools & Technologies

Digital ToolsLearning TechnologiesLearning AnalyticsAI-Enabled Approaches

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Registration With ACACurrent Registration With PACFA

Industry Keywords

CounsellingPsychotherapyMental HealthHigher EducationStudent-Centred Learning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver engaging learning experiences for students in counselling, psychotherapy and related disciplines
Teach subjects including Interpersonal Communication, Person-Centred Practice, Theories of Counselling, Advanced Counselling Skills, Trauma-Informed Practice, and Working with Complex Clients
Support flexible, high-quality, student-centred learning across on-campus, online, hybrid and asynchronous environments
Apply contemporary teaching practice, digital capability, learning design and innovation
Use AI, digital tools, learning technologies and learning analytics to enhance teaching
Design engaging learning and assessment activities
Use student feedback and evidence to continuously improve learning experiences
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
Current registration or professional membership with a relevant industry body, such as ACA or PACFA, or similar is highly regarded
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time arrangements with a minimum commitment of 0.6 FTE (3 days per week)
Flexible learning across on-campus, online, hybrid and asynchronous environments
Accessibility support and reasonable accommodation through a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure
Confidential recruitment support for accessibility requirements
Opportunity to shape the future of higher education through innovation, technology and exceptional student experiences