Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors

Head of Department - Psychology | Expression of Interest

📍 Location
Australia, Victoria
⏰ Job Type
full-time
📅 Posted
June 09, 2026
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Job Description

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.



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 ac...

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