Teaching Fellow - Community Services

Laureate Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrens University Australia is seeking a Teaching Fellow for the School of Education and Community Wellbeing to deliver engaging, student-centred learning across the Bachelor of Community Services. You’ll combine traditional teaching with digital learning design, AI-enabled approaches, and data-informed methods to enhance student success in flexible on-campus, online, and hybrid environments.

You’ll contribute to innovative course design, support learners, and collaborate with colleagues to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Community Services or closely related field.
• PhD completed or in progress is highly regarded.
• Current registration or membership with Community Work Australia (CWA) or Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is desirable.
• Experience in community services and social work sectors with expertise in areas such as case management, mental health, family and child protection, homelessness and housing, youth services, or related fields.
• Strong facilitation skills across online and face-to-face learning in Higher Education.
• Experience using learning technologies and digital tools to enhance teaching.
• Confidence using AI-enabled approaches in education.
• Experience designing engaging learning and assessment activities.
• Student-centred approach to teaching and learning.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Growth mindset and commitment to continuous professional learning.

Skills

Student-centred teaching

Digital learning design

Online & in-person facilitation

AI-enabled education

Learning analytics

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Growth mindset

Education

Master’s degree in Community Services

PhD (completed or in progress)

Postgraduate qualifications (or working towards)

Registration with CWA or AASW desirable

Tools

Learning technologies

AI in education

Job description

Teaching Fellow | School of Education and Community Wellbeing | Full-time | Torrens University Australia

Help shape the future of higher education.

At Torrens University Australia, we’re redefining what learning looks like.
We’re building a new cohort of Teaching Fellows - innovative, student-focused academics who are passionate about creating engaging learning experiences and helping shape the next generation of teaching and learning.
This is more than a teaching role. You’ll join a team leading the evolution of higher education through student-centred learning, AI-enabled teaching, digital innovation, and contemporary learning design.

Why this role?

This role has been created to strengthen Torrens University’s permanent academic workforce, supporting the delivery of flexible, high-quality, student-centred learning experiences across on-campus, online, hybrid and asynchronous learning environments, while enhancing student success and employability.
We’re looking for educators who don’t simply teach, they innovate.

People who are excited by questions like:

• How can AI enhance learning?
• What does great online teaching look like?
• How can data and student feedback improve the learning experience?
• How do we prepare graduates for careers that don’t yet exist?

About the role

As a Teaching Fellow, you’ll join the School of Education and Community Wellbeing, where you’ll inspire and support the next generation of community services professionals. You’ll teach across the Bachelor of Community Services, delivering and engaging learning experiences in various community services related subjects.

You’ll combine outstanding teaching practice with digital capability, learning design and innovation to create learning experiences that are flexible, engaging and centred around student success.

What you’ll be doing - review Job description for full details

We’re looking for educators who…

• Put students first: You create inclusive, engaging learning experiences and genuinely care about helping every student succeed.
• Embrace innovation: You’re curious about new technologies, confident experimenting with AI and digital tools, and willing to rethink traditional approaches to teaching.
• Use evidence to improve: You seek feedback, use learning analytics and continuously refine your teaching based on what works.
• Collaborate: You enjoy working with colleagues across disciplines to improve learning, share ideas, and solve challenges together.
• Thrive in change: You’re adaptable, resilient, and excited by working in a dynamic, digitally evolving higher education environment.

Full-time permanent position located at Flinders Campus in Melbourne.

What you’ll bring

• Master’s degree in Community Services, Social Work, Welfare Work, or a closely related discipline; a PhD (completed or in progress) is highly regarded.
• Current registration or membership with Community Work Australia (CWA, formerly ACWA) or the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated contemporary professional experience in the community services and social work sector, with expertise in one or more areas such as case management, mental health, family and child protection, homelessness and housing, youth services, or related fields.
• Strong facilitation skills across online and face-to-face learning environments in Higher Education
• Experience using learning technologies and digital tools to enhance teaching
• Confidence using, or enthusiasm for adopting, AI-enabled approaches in education
• Experience designing engaging learning and assessment activities
• A student-centred approach to teaching and learning
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A growth mindset and commitment to continuous professional learning
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications (or working towards completion)

Why join Torrens?

Join an institution committed to transforming education through innovation, technology and exceptional student experiences. You’ll help shape the future of higher education while working alongside innovative educators committed to student success.

Applications close: 10th December 2026

We will be reviewing applications as they are received.

Interviews are expected to commence in early December 2026, with successful candidates anticipated to commence on 18th January 2027.

Should you have accessibility requirements or needs please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier free application process as we have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you through the recruitment process.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail]