Lecturer - Community Services

Acknowledge Education; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development allowance

Health insurance discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Acknowledge Education in Adelaide is seeking a Lecturer in Community Services to join the academic team. You will teach into the Bachelor of Community Services, delivering practical, student-centred learning and connecting theory with real-world practice.

This role suits an experienced community services professional with background in family violence services, ready to mentor students and contribute to teaching excellence. No prior teaching experience is required.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Social Work, Community Services, Psychology, Counselling or related field.
• Experience within Family and Domestic Violence is preferred.
• At least 2 years’ full time experience in the community services sector
• Strong understanding of community services theory and practice
• Confidence presenting, teaching or facilitating groups
• Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
• Genuine interest in supporting students and developing future community services professionals
• This position does not require previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• You will teach into the Bachelor of Community Services, delivering practical, engaging and student-centred learning.
• You’ll help students connect theory with real-world practice and build the confidence they need for meaningful careers in the sector.
• Teaching lectures and tutorials, marking assessments, providing feedback, supporting students at risk, maintaining student records and contributing to ongoing improvement in teaching practice.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching or presenting experience

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Social Work, Community Services, Psychology, Counselling or closely related field

Job description

Job Description

Acknowledge Education is entering an exciting new chapter. With a refreshed leadership team and a renewed focus on innovation, growth, and student success, we are building on our 139-year legacy to shape the future of higher education and VET in Australia.

We deliver programs across health & community services, social work, engineering design & construction, hospitality, and the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Each year we support more than 8,000 students to achieve their goals.

Now, under new leadership, we are strengthening our academic vision, deepening industry connections, and investing in our people. If you’re looking to make an impact in an organisation with momentum, this is the right time to join us.

https://www.acknowledgeeducation.edu.au/about-us/

About the Role

• Permanent, Open to Part Time & Full time

We are looking for a Lecturer in Community Services to join our Adelaide academic team.

This role is suited to an experienced community services professional who are ready to share their knowledge with the next generation. You may come from case work, social work, youth work, psychology, counselling, community welfare or a related field. We are seeking someone with experience within Family and Domestic Violence services to teach specialised units.

You will teach into our Bachelor of Community Services, delivering practical, engaging and student-centred learning. You’ll help students connect theory with real-world practice and build the confidence they need for meaningful careers in the sector.

You’ll be involved in teaching lectures and tutorials, marking assessments, providing feedback, supporting students at risk, maintaining student records and contributing to ongoing improvement in teaching practice.

Qualifications

To be successful, you’ll need:

• A postgraduate qualification in Social Work, Community Services, Psychology, Counselling or a closely related field
• Experience working within Family and Domestic Violence is preferred.
• At least 2 years’ full time experience in the community services sector
• Strong understanding of community services theory and practice
• Confidence presenting, teaching or facilitating groups
• Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
• A genuine interest in supporting students and developing future community services professionals

This position does not require previous teaching experience.

Additional Information

Why join AE

Now is the perfect time to join Acknowledge Education. With a refreshed leadership team and a renewed focus on innovation and growth, we’re building something special — and you can be part of it.

• Opportunities to grow within the organisation
• $1,500 annual professional development allowance
• Incredibly committed and supportive team of student-centric professionals
• Health insurance discounts through Bupa
• Be part of a fast-moving, agile private provider where decisions turn into action quickly
• Acknowledge Education is part of UP Education group – a leading education provider: https://www.up.education/

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuringwe’reattracting 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.