Professional Practice Consultant – Counselling

Job No.: 640783

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.6)

Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: Pro-rata of $105,204 – $116,128 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Part-time opportunity for 3 years
• Inspire Future Counsellors, make a difference
• Be a part of an inclusive, collaborative community

There’s a certain feeling you get from working at Monash University. It’s the feeling that you’re a part of something special. Something significant. And that’s because you’re not just starting your career, or taking on a bigger challenge. You’re making a real contribution – surrounded by energetic, inspiring people who are driven to make a difference as well. 

The Opportunity

The Faculty of Education is currently seeking a passionate and experienced Counsellor to join the Professional Practice Consultant team on a part-time basis for 3 years. This position is focused on providing support to the Master of Counselling course, which is also offered offshore in Hong Kong and Singapore. The Professional Practice Consultant, Master of Counselling is responsible for supporting students’ progress in professional practice and readiness within the counselling course prior to, during and post placement.

Reporting to the Professional Practice Manager, you will bring a genuine desire to use your own rich professional practice and knowledge to support the Faculty’s professional experience through an internal focus on student development and an external focus on partner support.

The role is dynamic and would suit someone who is relationship-focused and who can constructively collaborate and communicate with a diverse range of parties in ensuring a quality experience for both students and external partners.

To be successful for this role, you should have:

• Relevant qualifications in the field of Counselling, with extensive and relevant professional experience

• Understanding of relevant professional standards for Counsellors

• Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent use of technology including software packages such as Google Suite

Ranked equal 12th in the World (Subject of Education-QS World University Rankings), the Faculty of Education is a growing faculty that embraces diversity and a caring working environment that is committed to providing a high-quality experience for staff and students. We operate a comprehensive and supportive professional staff team that complements its vibrant research and academic community. 

If you believe you fit this profile, we look forward to receiving your application. 

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity. We are firm believers that our people of our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills and successes of our staff. We invite you to apply to join us as part of our dynamic learning programs and high quality research environment.

At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. This position at the University will require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check.   

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to “How to apply for Monash Jobs ”.

This role is a part-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

Enquiries

Mrs Nicole Shepard, Professional Practice Manager, +61 3 9905 1874

Position Description

 Professional Practice Consultant – Counselling

Closing Date

Thursday 29 September 2022, 11:55 pm AEST

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