Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Social Work - Targeted First Nations Position

Charles Sturt University; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Job summary

Charles Sturt University is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Social Work (Targeted First Nations Position) to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate programs and to support professional practice and Indigenous welfare in teaching and research. Relocation packages may be available.

The role offers either a teaching-focused or teaching and research workload, with opportunities across mental health, aging, child and family practice, and First Nations welfare.

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification or Masters with professional experience in human services.
• AASW eligibility or extensive professional experience in human services (Level B/Level C).
• Experience delivering high-quality, student-centered teaching in social work or human services.
• Developing or established record of research, scholarship or professional practice.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with students and colleagues.
• Commitment to inclusive, culturally respectful and safe practice.
• Leadership in curriculum, subject/course coordination or mentoring (Level C).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programs in social work.
• Teach across practice areas including mental health, ageing, child and family practice, Indigenous welfare.
• Lead curriculum and subject leadership, research and scholarship, supervise HDR students, engage with industry and community partners.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Student-centered teaching

Curriculum leadership

Industry/community engagement

Education

Doctoral qualification

Masters with professional experience

AASW eligibility

Job description

Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Social Work - Targeted First Nations Position

Grow your career and connect with mob at the university where you belong

The role

• Full Time, Continuing (Fractional appointments considered)
• Level B - $117,825 to $139,689 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
• Level C - $144,054 to $165,918 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
• Teaching Focused or Teaching and Research opportunity

An opportunity exists for an experienced Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Social Work to join the School of Social Work and Arts within the Faculty of Arts and Education.

In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality undergraduate and postgraduate programs preparing students for professional practice in social work and human services. Teaching may span a range of practice areas including mental health, ageing, child and family practice, and Australian Indigenous welfare.

Depending on appointment level (and work function), you will contribute through excellence in teaching, curriculum and subject leadership, research and scholarship, supervision of higher degree research students, and meaningful engagement with industry, community and professional partners.

The Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Social Work will be allocated a teaching‑focused or teaching and research workload, aligned to expertise and career stage. Relocation packages are on offer for this appointment.

About you

• A doctoral qualification or equivalent (Masters plus professional experience working in the human services field) AND AASW eligibility or extensive professional experience in human services (Level B) at senior levels (Level C)
• Extensive experience working in human services (Level B) at senior levels (Level C)
• Experience delivering high‑quality, student‑centred teaching in social work or human services
• A developing (Level B) or established (Level C) record of research, scholarship or professional practice, as relevant to the work function
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students and colleagues
• Commitment to inclusive, culturally respectful and safe practice
• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum, subject/course coordination or mentoring (Level C)

About us

At Charles Sturt University, we deeply value the knowledges, cultures and leadership that First Nations peoples bring. We're committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace where mob feel respected, supported and connected.

We're growing our First Nations workforce, with opportunities across teaching, research, student support and other professional roles. Bring your skills, experience and perspectives to meaningful work that supports our students, communities and future generations.

When you join Charles Sturt, you'll be part of a connected First Nations staff community, with opportunities for professional development, cultural leave and connection through First Nations Staff Connect. We're committed to supporting First Nations careers and creating a workplace where mob feel valued, connected and supported to succeed.

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

This position has been targeted for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australians under Charles Sturt University’s Indigenous Employment Strategy.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position descriptions or by contacting:

Professor Andrew Hurley | Head of School, School of Social Work and Arts | *******@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 19 November 2026

Advertised: 30 Oct 2026 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 19 Nov 2026 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time