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About the Role

The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Lecturer in Social Work to shape the future of social work education and practice. You will teach and supervise students, provide leadership in the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) course, and contribute to research and scholarship. Collaborate with colleagues and partners to ensure graduates are equipped to address contemporary social challenges.

Responsibilities

Teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Delivering high-impact education and personalized support to a diverse student cohort.
Providing leadership in the delivery and ongoing development of the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) course.
Inspiring and mentoring the next generation of social workers.
Contributing to high-impact research and scholarship.
Working collaboratively with colleagues, industry and community partners.

Requirements

A doctoral qualification (PhD) in a discipline relevant to Social Work.
A Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work (Qualifying), with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Demonstrated ability to teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students, with experience in multi-modal delivery strategies for student support.
Demonstrated experience in a management level position relating to Social Work.
Teaching qualification or willingness to pursue a Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching/Education.
Awareness of current professional and educational issues in the field.
Proven research track record through recent published research outputs with the ability to contribute to research in the school.
Satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or Working with Children Check (where applicable).
Applicants may be required to declare any past or current allegations, investigations or findings relating to gender-based violence.
The successful candidate may also be required to demonstrate that they meet the “fit and proper person” criteria as required under applicable legislation and regulatory frameworks (including ASQA requirements where relevant).
Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

Skills

Social Work Education
Social Work Practice
Teaching
Supervision
Research
Scholarship
Collaboration
Mentoring
Multi-modal delivery strategies
Management

Location

CQUniversity Sydney (Relocation support available)

Work Type

Continuing
Full-Time

Experience Level

Senior Lecturer
Management level position

Education Level

Doctoral qualification (PhD) in a discipline relevant to Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching/Education (or willingness to pursue)

Salary/Compensations

$166,553 to $189,070 pa (including salary of $140,740 to $159,767 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Benefits

17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
5.4 weeks annual leave (plus 3 working days paid at Christmas and New Year closure)
10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
7.25 hours engaged service leave
Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport
Relocation support available

About the Company

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.
At CQUniversity, inclusivity is at the heart of who we are. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed regardless of background or ability.
We advance reconciliation through our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), First Nations Workforce Strategy and our First Nations Cultural Competency Framework, strengthening opportunities for First Nations peoples and embedding cultural respect across our organisation.
Through our Disability-Informed Action Plan, we continue to enhance accessibility and inclusion across our University. As a recognised member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, we actively promote awareness and understanding of non-visible disabilities, helping to ensure everyone can bring their whole selves to work and thrive.

Equal Opportunity

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.