We are looking for someone with experience and qualifications in Counselling to join our Sydney campus as a part-time Associate Dean. Join us in equipping God’s people for ministry!
Benefits:
- Access to religious practitioner tax exemption benefits that increases your take home pay.
- Flexible working arrangements (e.g., hybrid work by negotiation).
- Currently, three days extra leave for all permanent staff over the Christmas to New Year office closure.
- Free access to support through our Employee Assistance Program.
- A positive and inclusive team culture.
- Free staff parking.
About Us:
Morling College (MC) has been offering transformative education for over 100 years and exists to equip and shape Christ-centred followers to impact the world. Our Counselling courses are awarded through Morling College Ltd (Provider ID: PRV12034) and accredited under the self-accrediting authority approved by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). The team at MC are a dynamic, creative, and dedicated group of people who seek to love God with all that we are and to use our gifts and knowledge to serve others.
About the Role:
- Collaborating with the CCSC team to develop courses and oversee unit offerings.
- Managing and supporting permanent and Adjunct staff, e.g., managing teaching loads and role responsibilities and supporting staff wellbeing.
- Supporting the CCSC and Student Services teams in student engagement, e.g., providing student support and addressing issues (e.g., course progression).
- Preparing and teaching classes in Counselling.
- 22.8 hours/week (3 days/week)
- Remuneration: $68,994.39/annum (excl. Super)
- Preferred Start Date: 29/04/2025
Key Attributes (please respond to these attributes in your Cover Letter):
Qualifications:
- A relevant Masters level qualification in Counselling or a related discipline.
- Hold current clinical membership of a related professional association such as PACFA, ACA, CCAA.
- Hold (or is eligible for) an active paid Working with Children’s Check or equivalent.
- Applicants with doctoral level qualifications, undertaking doctoral level studies, or willing to engage in doctoral studies will be favourably considered.
Experience and Knowledge:
- Able to maintain currency of clinical practice.
- Demonstrate excellence in leadership skills and professional practice experience in Counselling (minimum of 7 years relevant professional experience, with at least 3 of those years at a senior level).
- Demonstrate excellence in teaching at a tertiary level, including online course delivery.
- Proficiency in a client-centred, process-oriented approach to counselling.
- Experience with supervision of counselling practice.
Skills, Character, and Qualities:
- Demonstrated Christian character and involvement in a local evangelical church.
- Alignment of personal values, beliefs and practices with the mission, Staff Code (https://tinyurl.com/mcstaffcode), and Christian ethos of Morling College.
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing research and professional development in counselling and/or related disciplines.
- A dedication to advancing the counselling profession and contributing to the growth and improvement of the field.
How to Apply:
- Please apply with a brief cover letter responding to ALL the Key Attributes above along with a current CV by 01/04/2025 as interviews commence 08/04/2025.
- Kindly note that applications without a cover letter may not be reviewed.
- We reserve the right to employ at any stage if a suitable candidate is identified.
