Sessional Lecturer, Social Work

Ikon Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Positive work environment

Breakfast supplies all around the year

Training and Development opportunities

Birthday leave for permanent staff

Job summary

Ikon Institute in Melbourne seeks passionate social work academics for sessional Lecturer roles across our Social Work program. We welcome morning, afternoon and evening shifts at our Melbourne campus, with potential to teach across postgraduate courses depending on qualifications and experience.

You will deliver engaging learning experiences, assess students, and contribute to subject development, particularly for practice-oriented assessments, while upholding academic integrity and ESOS

Qualifications

• AASW membership or eligibility
• Postgraduate qualification in social work at AQF level 9+
• Minimum 3 years of social work practice experience
• Knowledge of higher education requirements and professional standards
• Experience in lecturing, tutoring or course development is desirable

Responsibilities

• Deliver and assess social work subjects with engaging, experiential learning
• Prepare teaching materials and learning design aligned with Ikon policies
• Contribute to subject development and continual improvement
• Deliver on-campus and online learning and manage student engagement
• Provide timely feedback on assessments and maintain attendance records

Skills

AASW membership

Postgraduate qualification in social &

Minimum 3 years social work practice

Higher education teaching knowledge

Strong communication and facilitation

Education

AQF level 9+ (Masters or equivalent) in Social Work

Job description

Ikon Institute is operated by EDU, an ASX-listed provider of tertiary education, specialising in Early Childhood Education and Human Services. We foster meaningful careers through high-quality education across our campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and online

About the role

We are seeking passionate and dedicated Lecturers to join our Social Work program. We are open to sessional appointments, offering flexibility to suit a range of availability.

Opportunities are available across morning, afternoon, and evening shifts. Our delivery campus is located in the busy and vibrant Melbourne CBD, within walking distance of the Southern Cross railway station.

Reporting to the Head of School, this role is primarily focused on delivering high-quality teaching and assessment. You will be responsible for preparing and delivering engaging learning experiences, assessing students, and contributing to subject development, particularly for practice-oriented social work assessments.

This is an exciting opportunity to support students in achieving strong academic and professional outcomes. Depending on your qualifications and experience, you may also have the opportunity to teach across a range of programs, including postgraduate (Masters) courses.

About you

We are looking for passionate academics dedicated to providing an enriching and high-quality learning experience. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be confident facilitating both face-to-face and online learning.

You will enjoy working collaboratively as part of a supportive academic team in a dynamic educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure familiarity with subject content and delivery methods as per Ikon’s course documentation.
• Deliver and teach subjects utilising experiential and authentic learning materials and resources provided by Ikon. Thorough preparation for teaching, including review of all provided materials.
• Contribute to the development and ongoing improvement of teaching materials and learning design.
• Teach and facilitate learning in an engaging and dynamic manner via on-campus and digital methodologies and the student learning system.
• Facilitate student engagement, consultation, and communication of student issues to relevant Ikon teams.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders to ensure smooth and cohesive delivery of subject content.
• Mark, assess, and provide feedback on all student assessments within specific timeframes (2 weeks from each assessment's due date) utilising the online comparison and generative AI detection software provided by Ikon.
• Adhere to Ikon’s Academic Integrity and Misconduct policy, procedures, reporting, and investigation requirements.
• Monitor student engagement and maintain attendance records.
• Participate in subject review, moderation, and benchmarking activities as required.
• Attend periodic school meetings, subject meetings, and student consultations as required.
• Complete and submit all trimester teaching and learning reporting requirements as determined by the Head of School, Academic Programme Coordinator, or Dean.
• Assist in ensuring that academic operations are conducted in accordance with the AQF, ASWEAS, ESOS, and the National Code.
• Undertake and engage in scholarly practice and professional development as determined by the Head of School, Academic Programme Coordinator, or Dean.
• Adhere to Ikon’s guidelines, policies, and practices to achieve its performance objectives.
• Other general duties as determined by the Head of School, Academic Programme Coordinator, or Dean

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Eligibility for AASW membership
• A postgraduate qualification in social work or a directly related discipline at least one AQF level above the course being taught, or a qualification at the same AQF level with directly relevant professional experience assessed as equivalent under Ikon’s Academic Qualifications and Experience Policy (at least 5 years).
• A minimum of 3 years of social work practice experience.
• Knowledge of higher education requirements and AASW standards
• Knowledge of contemporary social work practice and developments, demonstrated through practice, continuing professional development, scholarship, and/or research.
• Knowledge of contemporary social work teaching, learning, and assessment; academic roles; modes of delivery; and the needs of student cohorts.
• Passion for social work education that prepares graduates with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond effectively to disadvantage and distress in society.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and group facilitation skills.
• Willingness to undergo a National Police and Working with Children check, if required.
• Lecturing, tutoring, and/or subject development experience is desirable.

Why work with Ikon?

• A supportive team
• A positive and fun work environment
• Breakfast supplies all around the year
• Training and Development opportunities
• In addition, permanent staff also get paid birthday leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We celebrate our diversity and strive to reflect contemporary Australian society in order to better serve our students. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience of adversity, and from people of all ages.

We are only able to consider applicants with the right to live and work in Australia.