Academic Manager - Social Work

Navitas; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global opportunities across Navitas

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging and novated leasing

2 paid volunteer days per year

Health & well-being packages

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Navitas seeks a highly qualified Academic Manager for the Social Work courses at the Melbourne campus. The role delivers high‑quality teaching, provides academic leadership, and supports students to ensure a positive learning experience aligned with CURRICULUM delivery and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will engage in scholarly activities, lead teaching staff, and recruit/induct new staff while fostering an inclusive learning environment and meeting CSU/Navitas requirements.

Qualifications

• PhD in Social Work or a related field with eligibility for AASW membership.
• Minimum five years FTE post-qualifying social work practice experience.
• Proven ability to design, deliver, and assess student learning effectively.
• Ability to lead within a complex academic environment.
• Experience promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in education.
• Knowledge of Social Work concepts, trends and curriculum development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, classroom management and problem‑solving.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain an inclusive, diverse learning environment for all students.
• Deliver high-quality, student-centred teaching across Master of Social Work and related courses using varied methods.
• Reflect on teaching practices and incorporate feedback to improve learning outcomes.
• Support and manage work placement delivery in line with course requirements.
• Provide academic guidance and mentorship to students, aiding study skills and success.
• Assess student work, mark, give timely feedback, and maintain records including study plans.

Education

PhD in Social Work

AASW eligible

University teaching

Leadership

Diversity & inclusion

Communication skills

Job description

Charles Sturt University and Navitashave established the Charles Sturt University Melbourne campus, located in the heart of Melbourne CBD. This dynamic partnership brings together two leading education providers to create a vibrant tertiary experience like no other, offering students an engaging and exceptional educational experience.

About the Role:Charles Sturt University Melbourne is seeking a highly qualified and dedicated Academic Manager for the Social Work courses to contribute to the ongoing academic excellence and growth of postgraduate courses. In this pivotal role, you will inspire and educate the next generation of social work professionals by delivering high-quality teaching and providing strong academic leadership and support to students. You will play a key role in fostering student development, ensuring a positive and engaging learning experience throughout the course. Working collaboratively within a diverse and inclusive academic environment, you will contribute to shaping the future of social work education while supporting curriculum delivery and continuous improvement. Charles Sturt University Melbourne is committed to creating an inclusive and culturally safe learning environment for all students, including First Nations students, and we are seeking a candidate who shares this commitment. This is a face-to-face teaching position based at Melbourne campus.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain an inclusive and diverse learning environment where all students feel supported, engaged, and valued.
• Deliver high-quality, student-centred teaching across the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) and Graduate Certificate of Human Services courses, using a range of approaches including presentations, tutorials, group activities, and assessments.
• Reflect on teaching practices and incorporate student and peer feedback to continuously enhance learning and teaching effectiveness.
• Support and manage the delivery of work placement subjects, ensuring alignment with course requirements and student needs.
• Provide academic guidance, mentorship, and ongoing support to students, including advice on study skills and academic success strategies.
• Assess student work accurately and fairly, undertake marking and grading responsibilities, provide timely feedback, and maintain accurate academic records, including student study plans and progress monitoring.
• Engage in scholarly activities in line with the CSU Scholarly Activity Framework, integrating contemporary knowledge into teaching and sharing best practices with colleagues across Social Work and related disciplines.
• Manage and support teaching staff, ensuring subject delivery and offerings meet CSU and Navitas requirements.
• Recruit and provide induction to new teaching staff in social work.
• Participate in professional development activities, maintain a commitment to continuous improvement, and stay informed of current trends and developments in the Social Work field.

Qualifications

Qualifications and selection criteria

• A PhD in Social Work or a related field, with eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and demonstrated teaching experience in Social Work at the university level.
• A minimum of five years (FTE) post-qualifying experience in social work practice, with the ability to integrate professional expertise into teaching and learning.
• Proven ability to design, deliver, and assess student learning effectively, with a strong commitment to high-quality, student-centred teaching practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead within a complex academic environment, with the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively, and a track record of contributing to positive academic outcomes.
• Experience working in diverse and inclusive environments, with a strong understanding of and commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.
• Comprehensive understanding of Social Work concepts, principles, emerging trends, and relevant practices, along with awareness of best practices in inclusive learning environments.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with strong classroom management and problem‑solving abilities, and the capacity to engage effectively with students, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience of teaching staff recruitment and management
• Evidence of engagement in scholarly activities or advanced professional practice, membership of relevant scholarly or professional organisations, and familiarity with curriculum development and contemporary teaching methods.

Additional Information

Why you should join us:

• Joining the Charles Sturt University Melbourneteam means that not only will you shape the student campus experience, you will also help foster a dynamic and supportive culture for our staff right from the beginning.
• At the core of everything we do is a commitment to fostering a student-centred learning and teaching environment. You'll find your place in our dynamic and supportive team if you are motivated by collaboration and innovation.
• Sustainability is important to us. We believe in making a difference with our actions. We're proud to be Australia's first carbon-neutral university.

Employee perks and benefits include:

• Unlimited global career opportunities across the Navitas portfolio
• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• 2 paid volunteer days per year for your passionate causes
• Health & well-being packages including free counselling and well‑being specialist support for employees and family members
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development opportunities.

Applicants must have PR or be Australian/NZ national.

Successful candidates will need to undergo criminal records and working with children checks.

Charles Sturt University - TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018 (Australian University). CRICOS Provider: 00005F. ABN: 72 113 382 684. Charles Sturt University Sydney is operated by Navitas Pty Ltd under a service agreement with Charles Sturt University.

About Navitas
Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. The Navitas portfolio employs over 5000 staff and supports over 60,000 students and encompasses a broad selection of partners, locations, and opportunities, including university pathway programs, English language qualifications, employment training, creative media training, and more.