Lecturer (Social Work)

Organisation/Company AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY (ACU) Research Field Sociology Ethics in health sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Australia Application Deadline 7 Sep 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Job No: APTAV101923#003

• Welcome to a team of passionate Social Work Educators who thrive in delivering best practice and high-quality research, teaching and field education
• ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions
• Join a university that ranks internationally in the top 2% for research excellence

Operating within Social Work (Strathfield), asLecturer in Social Workyou will lead units and contribute to the implementation of the Bachelor and Master of Social Work programs which may include Field Education; contributing to excellence in teaching and curriculum development and scholarship of learning and teaching; and where applicable assist in the management of campus Field Education programs.

If this sounds like the role for you, refer to the position description for full details.

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent toMichael Reynolds, Deputy Head, School of Allied Health NSW - National School of Allied Health at:michael.reynolds@acu.edu.au

What we offer:

• The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
• Total remuneration valued to $142,635 - $168,220 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $120,529 - $142,305 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level B), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
• Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
• As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work,study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about thebenefits or working at ACUhere .

Step 2:Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

• responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
• brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

Note to candidates:Consideration will be given to the successful candidates for appointment/offer to a Teaching & Research or Teaching Focussed with Field Education role; or as a Teaching & Research role

Applications close: 07-SEP-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be ahomefor our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU'smission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.