Head of Department - Psychology | Expression of Interest
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · On-site
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Head of Department - Psychology | Expression of Interest
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Full-time
postgraduate degree
Scholarly Activity Allowance, Structured Onboarding, Supportive Team Environment
Posted 58d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide academic leadership for the psychology team and oversee the quality, governance, and continuous improvement of the Bachelor of Psychology. Lead the establishment of the new accredited program while ensuring compliance with APAC and HESF standards.
Requirements
Requires a PhD in Psychology or a closely-aligned discipline and proven academic leadership experience at Level B/C or above. Candidates should have strong expertise in higher education teaching, curriculum development, and knowledge of APAC accreditation.
Full job description
Company Description
Established as the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (AIPC), we deliver specialist education across counselling, social work, community services and allied health. With more than 30 years’ experience, AIPC is Australia’s leading provider of counselling education*, offering nationally recognised and industry-accredited programs including the Diploma, Bachelor and Master of Counselling. AIPC is now expanding its unique, student-centred methodology into psychology and occupational therapy education.
Our focus is on developing capable, work-ready graduates through practical, industry-informed education delivered by experienced practitioners.
Job Description
The Head of Department - Psychology provides academic leadership for the psychology academic team and is responsible for the academic quality, governance, and continuous improvement of the Bachelor of Psychology. Help establish and shape a new accredited program from the ground up!
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and improve Bachelor of Psychology programs to ensure compliance with APAC, HESF, and industry standards.
Provide academic leadership to support high-quality teaching, assessment, and student outcomes.
Oversee accreditation, curriculum review, quality assurance, and continuous improvement processes.
Embed ethical, evidence-based, culturally responsive, and inclusive practices within psychology education.
Contribute to academic governance and engage with industry and external stakeholders to enhance program quality and student experience.
Qualifications
PhD in Psychology or a closely-aligned discipline.
Proven academic leadership experience consistent with Academic Level B/C or above.
Strong experience in higher education teaching, curriculum development, assessment, and quality assurance.
Sound knowledge of APAC accreditation, academic governance, and psychology education compliance requirements.
Demonstrated ability to lead academic staff, support student outcomes, engage stakeholders, and contribute to scholarly or research activity.
Registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, or eligibility for registration, is desirable.
Additional Information
The Bachelor of Psychology has been accredited by TEQSA and is currently progressing through approval processes with APAC. Expressions of interest welcome with appointment to the position being made upon course approval by APAC.
As part of this recruitment process you will need:
WWCC Employee or willingness to obtain.
Australian Federal Police check (covered by AIPC).
Why AIPC?
Opportunity to build the program and leave your mark on a profession.
$6,000 allowance for scholarly activity.
Work for a trusted education provider with a national presence.
Supportive team environment with structured onboarding.
For the full list of employee benefits and to learn more about working with us, please visit our website: - About Us | AIPC.
Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.
We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.
Related keywords
PsychologyAPACHESFTEQSABachelor of PsychologyAcademic GovernanceCurriculum ReviewEvidence-Based PracticePsychology Board of AustraliaHigher EducationAccreditationScholarly Activity
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All courses are New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) approved and students are eligible to apply for Government Student Loans and Allowances.
New Zealand School of Tourism is part of New Education Group, New Zealand’s leading independent provider of vocational training.
We are New Zealand's largest private tertiary establishment that specialises in training programmes for the airline, travel and tourism industries. The New Zealand School of Tourism Ltd (trading as New Zealand School of Tourism) started as Travel Careers & Training in 1985 with one campus in Wellington. Several years later they opened a second campus in Auckland before purchasing Sir George Seymour College in 2006. This gave the company seven campuses and it has since grown to seven campuses throughout New Zealand. In 2015 the two brands rebranded to become The New Zealand School of Tourism.They are a Category One provider having gained the highest outcome from NZQA with a Highly Confident in Educational Performance and Highly Confident in Self Assessment.
All courses are New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) approved and students are eligible to apply for Government Student Loans and Allowances.
New Zealand School of Tourism is part of New Education Group, New Zealand’s leading independent provider of vocational training.