Lecturer in Social Work

About the University

At the University of Canberra, we’re a welcoming and connected academic community shaped by the people, cultures and environments of Australia’s capital. Our research focuses on real‑world challenges, working alongside partners to create outcomes that matter, while our teaching builds confidence and capability for the future. Ranked number one in Canberra for graduate employment, skills development and student support, UC is a place where you can grow ideas, contribute knowledge, and make a difference.

About the role

Due to rapid growth, our Faculty of Health is seeking an enthusiastic and student‑centred Lecturer in Social Work (Education Focused) to join our growing Discipline of Social Work. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the discipline and help shape the future of social work education through cutting‑edge teaching, clinical supervision, and curriculum innovation. This dynamic and expanding program delivers high‑quality teaching helping establish innovative social work services. This role is central to the course delivery and supporting student success through their degree in combining academic teaching with clinical education and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging teaching across the social work curriculum.
• Coordinate units and contribute to course leadership activities.
• Lead the development and implementation of a student‑led Social Work Clinic.
• Collaborate to develop curriculum aligned with accreditation standards and contemporary social work practice.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with community, health, and human service organisations.
• Contribute to scholarship and research in teaching and learning, particularly in social work education.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (Qualifying) or equivalent qualification.
• PhD in Social Work or a related discipline, or a willingness to undertake doctoral studies would be advantageous.
• At least five years' professional social work experience.
• Membership (or eligibility) with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Demonstrated experience supervising students undertaking field education placements.
• Previous teaching experience in higher education, social work, or the human services sector.
• Evidence of teaching quality, educational innovation, or professional training delivery.
• Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders across health, community, or human services sectors with existing networks in the ACT and region.
• Ability to contribute to online, blended, and face‑to‑face learning environments.

Benefits

• Flexible, family‑friendly policies.
• On‑site gym.
• On‑site medical services.
• On‑site grocery store.
• Early Childhood Education and Care facilities.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and access via the Reconnected Strategy.
• Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodiversity and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Pay

Academic Level B, Salary Range $116,403 pa – $137,865 pa plus 17% Super.

Schedule

Full Time, Continuing Opportunity.