About The Team

Our Counselling program is powered by a passionate academic team within the School of Allied Health. With a blend of evidence-based expertise and real-world counselling experience, they bring a contemporary, person-centred approach to teaching.

Guiding students across our postgraduate counselling courses at the Perth campus, the team is committed to developing skilled, confident and compassionate counsellors.

Your New Role!

We are seeking an experienced academic with a strong research track record and a commitment to excellence in teaching. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of counselling education while building your research profile within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Your key responsibilities will include –

Deliver high‑quality teaching across lectures, tutorials, seminars, and clinical sessions, including assessment design, marking and moderation.
Lead independent research, producing impactful publications and developing a recognised international profile in counselling practice, education or policy.
Supervise postgraduate students, including higher degree by research candidates (where accredited).
Contribute to School and University service, including leadership, administration and professional engagement.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Continuous| Full Time (37.5 hours per week) based at our South Street, Murdoch Campus attracts a remuneration of $138,321 – $159,219 (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

Enjoy a 2% salary increase under the Enterprise Agreement, effective July 2026
Flexible work arrangements
Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
Indigenous Language Allowance
Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
Employee Assistance Program
On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
Your most recent resume (CV)

What you’ll bring to the role:

A PhD in Counselling, Psychology, or a closely related field.
Eligibility for professional registration with PACFA or ACA.
At least five years of clinical experience, ideally including work with groups, children, or families, along with experience teaching or training in the profession.
Proven leadership in curriculum design and delivery, with a strong track record of applying contemporary, evidence‑based teaching approaches in higher education.
A solid research profile, including high‑quality independent research and a strong publication record in counselling or a related discipline.

Please note, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check in accordance with the University's Criminal Record Screening Procedure and Employee Background Checks Procedure.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Visa sponsorship and relocation may be available for the right candidate.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who

have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Gaston Antezana, Discipline Lead for Counselling, Gaston.Antezana@murdoch.edu.au and quote JR104973 as the reference.

Applications Close on 17 April 2026 11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

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