Education-Focused Social Work Lecturer | Teach & Innovate

University of Canberra; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

On-site medical services

Grocery store

Early Childhood Education and Care

Job summary

The University of Canberra invites applications for a Lecturer in Social Work (Education Focused) to join our growing Discipline of Social Work in the Faculty of Health. This role focuses on cutting-edge teaching, clinical supervision, and curriculum innovation to support student success.

We seek an experienced social work professional with a passion for education, strong collaboration with health and community partners, and a track record in teaching and educational leadership across online,

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (Qualifying) or equivalent qualification.
• PhD in Social Work or related discipline, or willingness to undertake doctoral studies would be advantageous
• At least five years' professional social work experience.
• Membership (or eligibility) with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Demonstrated experience supervising students undertaking field education placements.
• Previous teaching experience in higher education, social work, or the human services sector.
• Evidence of teaching quality, educational innovation, or professional training delivery.
• Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders across health, community, or human services sectors with existing networks in the ACT and region.
• The ability to contribute to online, blended, and face‑to‑face learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging teaching across the social work curriculum.
• Coordinate units and contribute to course leadership activities.
• Lead the development and implementation of a student‑led Social Work Clinic.
• Collaborate to develop curriculum aligned with accreditation standards and contemporary social work practice.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with community, health, and human service organisations.
• Contribute to scholarship and research in teaching and learning, particularly in social work education.

Skills

Social Work Experience

Teaching/Academia

Curriculum development

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master of Social Work (Qualifying) or equivalent

PhD in Social Work or related discipline

Job description

The University of Canberra invites applications for a Lecturer in Social Work (Education Focused) to join our growing Discipline of Social Work in the Faculty of Health. This role focuses on cutting-edge teaching, clinical supervision, and curriculum innovation to support student success.

We seek an experienced social work professional with a passion for education, strong collaboration with health and community partners, and a track record in teaching and educational leadership across online,