Lecturer in Social Work (Field Education)

University of Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Discounted services

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a Lecturer in Social Work (Field Education) to coordinate MSW field education and create transformative learning experiences for students. You will work with students, educators and placement partners to match opportunities with learning goals and contribute to teaching, innovation and scholarship in social work.

Role is full-time and continuing, with a strong emphasis on supervision, field education delivery and ensuring high-quality

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD or advanced social work practice profile and eligibility for Australian Association of Social Workers membership.
• Five years' post-qualification social work experience, ideally including supervisory, placement or educational responsibilities.
• Excellence in teaching and student engagement with commitment to innovative practice education approaches.
• Clear and collaborative communication with students, agencies and colleagues.
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution and issue management skills in complex placement settings.
• Contribute to research or scholarship in field education or social work practice development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and enhance MSW field education, creating safe, high-quality and transformative practice learning experiences.
• Work closely with students, educators and placement agencies to match learning opportunities to students' goals.
• Contribute to teaching, innovation and scholarship that strengthen social work education and professional practice.
• Develop and coordinate diverse social work placements that provide high-quality, safe and inclusive practice learning experiences.
• Supervise, liaise and visit placements to support students and placement educators in practice settings.
• Assess and progress placements through visits, evaluating capabilities and addressing learning needs.
• Support students experiencing placement challenges and negotiate solutions with agencies and coordinators.
• Collaborate on field education subject delivery, integration seminars and innovations linking learning to professional practice.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Student engagement

Communication

Negotiation skills

Collaboration

Research & scholarship

Education

PhD or equivalent

Eligibility for AASW membership

Job description

Lecturer in Social Work (Field Education)

Role type: 1 x Full Time, Continuing
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
School: School of Health Sciences
Salary: Level B - $124,656 - $148,023 per annum p.a. plus 17% super

• Deliver outstanding social work field education / coordinate transformative MSW placements / create rich practice-based learning with diverse agencies


• Investing in you - 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity
You will coordinate and enhance MSW field education, creating safe, high-quality and transformative practice learning experiences.
You will work closely with students, educators and placement agencies to match learning opportunities to students' goals.
You will contribute to teaching, innovation and scholarship that strengthen social work education and professional practice.

What you will deliver:

• Develop and coordinate diverse social work placements that provide high-quality, safe and inclusive practice learning experiences.


• Facilitate student learning through supervision, liaison and tutorial visits, supporting students and placement educators in practice settings.


• Contribute to assessment and progression by undertaking placement visits, evaluating capabilities and addressing emerging learning needs.


• Support students experiencing placement challenges, negotiating solutions with agencies, supervisors and subject coordinators where required.


• Collaborate on field education subject delivery, integration seminars and innovations connecting academic learning with professional practice.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a PhD or advanced social work practice profile and eligibility for Australian Association of Social Workers membership.


• Bring at least five years' post-qualification social work experience, ideally including supervisory, placement or educational responsibilities.


• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and student engagement, with commitment to innovative, continuously improving practice education approaches.


• Communicate clearly and collaboratively, building strong relationships with students, agencies, field educators and academic colleagues.


• Apply well-developed negotiation, conflict resolution and issue management skills in complex or sensitive placement situations.


• Contribute to research or scholarship in field education, professional learning or social work practice development.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation


• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being


• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning


• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave.


• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company


• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team -
You will join the Department of Social Work within the School of Health Sciences at the University of Melbourne. Our dynamic academic community is committed to social justice, evidence-informed practice and outstanding professional education. We partner with diverse health, community and human service organisations to deliver impactful placements and learning experiences. You will be supported by collegial peers and leaders who value collaboration, innovation and student-centred practice.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at ***********@unimelb.edu.au.

• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.


• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Milena Heinsch


• For questions related to our recruitment process email Tara at **********@unimelb.edu.au


• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on [phone] or at **********@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Position Description:

JR-018793 Lecturer in Social Work (Field Education) PD.docx

JR-018793 Lecturer in Social Work (Field Education) PD.docx