Lecturer - Social Work

**About to EDU**

EDU is an ASX-listed provider of tertiary education, specialising in Health and Community Services. We foster meaningful careers through high-quality education across our campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide:
**Australian Learning Group (ALG)**: VET provider for international students. Learn more about ALG.
**Ikon Institute of Australia (Ikon)**: HE provider for domestic and international students. Learn more about Ikon.

**About the role**

We are looking for **Lecturers** to join our **Social Work program in Melbourne**.

This is an exciting opportunity to create a positive and engaging learning experience for our students, supporting them in achieving strong academic and professional outcomes.

**About you**

We are seeking passionate academics who are committed to delivering 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**

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.
- Mark, assess and provide feedback on all student assessments within specific timeframes (2 weeks from each assessment 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.
- 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.

** Why work with Ikon?**
- A supportive team
- Career progression
- 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**

** Next steps**:

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