Lecturer in Social Work

University of Canberra; Bruce; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible policies

On-site gym

On-site medical services

Grocery store

ECE facilities

Job summary

University of Canberra seeks a Lecturer in Social Work (Education Focused) to blend teaching with clinical supervision and curriculum innovation. You will deliver courses, coordinate units, and help shape a student-led Social Work Clinic within a growing program.

The role requires a Master of Social Work, a PhD (preferred), and at least five years of professional social work experience, plus teaching in higher education and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (Qualifying) or equivalent qualification.
• PhD in Social Work or related discipline preferred.
• At least five years' professional social work experience.
• Membership (or eligibility) with AASW.
• Experience supervising students undertaking field education placements.
• Previous teaching experience in higher education or human services.
• Evidence of teaching quality or educational innovation.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders across health, community or human services sectors.
• 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 development and implementation of a student-led Social Work Clinic.
• Develop curriculum aligned with accreditation standards and contemporary practice.
• Build partnerships with community, health and human service organisations.
• Contribute to scholarship and research in teaching and learning in social work education.

Education

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

PhD in Social Work

Job description

Position Summary

• Combine your social work expertise with a passion for teaching and student development
• Academic Level B, Salary Range $116,403 pa - $137,865 pa plus 17% Super
• Full Time, Continuing Opportunity

About us

At the University of Canberra, we're a welcoming and connected academic community shaped by the people, cultures and environments of Australia's capital. Our research focuses on real-world challenges, working alongside partners to create outcomes that matter, while our teaching builds confidence and capability for the future. Ranked number one in Canberra for graduate employment, skills development and student support, UC is a place where you can grow ideas, contribute knowledge, and make a difference.

About the role

Due to rapid growth, our Faculty of Health is seeking an enthusiastic and student-centred Lecturer in Social Work (Education Focused) to join our growing Discipline of Social Work. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the discipline and help shape the future of social work education through cutting-edge teaching, clinical supervision, and curriculum innovation.

This dynamic and expanding program delivers high-quality teaching helping establish innovative social work services. This role is central to the course delivery and supporting student success through their degree in combining academic teaching with clinical education and supervision.

Key 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.

About you

We are looking for an experienced social work professional who is passionate about education and committed to developing future practitioners. To be successful, you will have:

• A Master of Social Work (Qualifying) or equivalent qualification.
• A PhD in Social Work or a related discipline, or a 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.

Benefits

• flexible, family-friendly policies
• on site gym
• on site medical services
• a grocery store
• Early Childhood Education and Care facilities

We believe people deserve to feel welcome, supported, and empowered to realise their potential. Being a values based organisation, UC sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via our Reconnected Strategy . UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodiversity and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility

• Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.
• The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people.As such, successful applicants will be required to havea current ACT working with vulnerable people registration.