Senior Lecturer in Psychology (Teaching and Leadership) at Macquarie Group

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

146044.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Curriculum Design, Teaching, Mental Health Counselling, Psychology, Educational Technology, Blended Learning, Educational Innovation, Curriculum Development, Assessment Design, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Applied Counselling, CPD Workshop Design, Leadership

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

PRIMARY DETAIL Salary Package: Lecturer (Level B) from $123,435 to $146,044 plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading Contract Type: Full-time, 2-year fixed term contract Location: Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde The School of Psychological Sciences, within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences (FMHHS) is seeking suitably qualified academics to be actively involved in the development, curriculum design, and teaching in the Undergraduate Mental Health and Counselling Major within the Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Health Sciences Courses. About Us The School of Psychological Sciences is ranked in the top 75 Psychology Departments in the world and is at the forefront of excellence in research, teaching, and community engagement. We offer accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Psychology with the largest suite of postgraduate programs in New South Wales. The school sits under the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences (FMHHS) whose current education suite includes courses in clinical science, physiotherapy, medicine, exercise and sports science, public health, psychology, cognitive sciences, linguistics, audiology, and speech pathology. The faculty forms part of MQ Health, an integrated academic health sciences enterprise which incorporates Macquarie University Hospital and primary and speciality clinics. We foster a values-based culture of innovation and creativity to achieve excellence in teaching and to enhance the research performance of the University. We invest in developing the careers and wellbeing of our students and staff and expect all our leaders to live our values of Caring, Integrity, Teamwork, Ambition, Innovation, and Engagement. About You (Selection Criteria) You will have a tertiary and/or professional qualifications in mental health counselling and/or psychology. You will also have experience with, or a willingness to embrace, educational technology, blended learning and educational innovation. A tertiary qualification related to counselling and/or psychology and/or relevant applied counselling work experience. Demonstrated applied mental health counselling knowledge and skills. Demonstrated skills to design units with innovation in pedagogy including curriculum development and assessments in higher education in counselling units, or professional practice in counselling (e.g., designing CPD workshops for professionals). Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to relate to build an inclusive teaching and learning environment and work effectively in a team environment. Evidence of successful delivery to diverse student cohorts or professional training experience in counselling. Desirable: Experience in designing accredited units in higher education accredited courses Experience with Australian counselling accreditation procedures. How to Apply To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate (4-page maximum) cover letter that details how you meet each of the above Selection Criteria. Kindly please note that applications for this position are only being accepted from Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights. Applications Close Applications will close on Monday 20th April at 11.55 PM AEST. Enquiries For a confidential conversation about the role please contact Professor Maria Kangas, Head of School of Psychological Sciences at maria.kangas@mq.edu.au. Why Join Us? Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today. We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the fabulous staff benefits on offer when you work at Macquarie University. Flexible, hybrid work arrangements 17% Superannuation Subsidised onsite parking options Extensive training and professional development programs Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents Onsite vacation care during school holidays Discounted health insurance Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics Pre-Employment Checks Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs. Applications Close: 20/04/2026 11:59 PM A Place Where You Belong At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework. Flexible Work At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page. Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation in 1964, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

Responsibilities

The role involves active involvement in the development, curriculum design, and teaching within the Undergraduate Mental Health and Counselling Major for Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Health Sciences courses. The successful candidate is expected to foster a values-based culture of innovation and creativity to achieve excellence in teaching.