Senior Lecturer - Social Work (First Nations Focus)

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

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.