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 Sydney.

The Lecturer role is primarily focused on teaching, assessing, and subject development, with responsibility for preparing and delivering subjects and assessing practice-oriented social work assessment tasks.

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.

We welcome applications for permanent, sessional, and casual positions. Lecturers may have the opportunity to teach across various programs, including Masters, based on their qualifications and experience.

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

• Ensure familiarity with subject content and delivery methods as per Ikon's course documentation.
• Deliver and teach subjects utilising experiential and authentic learning materials and resources provided by Ikon.
  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.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders to ensure smooth and cohesive delivery of subject content.
• 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.
• Participate in subject review, moderation, and benchmarking activities as required.
• Attend periodic school meetings, subject meetings, and student consultations as required.
• 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.
• Lecturing, tutoring, and/or subject development experience is desirable.

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 

We celebrate our diversity and strive to reflect contemporary Australian society in order to better serve our students. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience of adversity, and from people of all ages.

Next steps: 

• Please apply online or send your resume and a cover letter summarising your relevant skills and experience to
• We are only able to consider applicants with the right to live and work in Australia.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application.