Lecturer, Social Work

Job No.:693613

Location:Caulfield campus

Employment Type:Part-time fraction (0.8)

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $123138 - $146228 pa Level B (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 university in Social Work teaching
• Join our inclusive collaborative community as Lecturer (Social Work)
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

The Department of Social Work within the School of Primary and Allied Health Care is seeking to appoint a Lecturer to contribute to a highly regarded academic environment through the delivery of engaging teaching curriculum development and research activities. This role plays an important part in supporting the departments academic and professional objectives delivering high-quality learning experiences that prepare future social workers for practice across diverse settings. The position offers the opportunity to coordinate subjects develop innovative teaching materials supervise student research projects and contribute to the ongoing growth of the Social Work discipline.

Working across teaching research and professional engagement this position contributes to lectures tutorials workshops assessment student consultation and field-based learning. The role also supports research activity through scholarship publications and collaboration with colleagues students and external organisations. With a focus on student success it fosters an inclusive learning environment while contributing to curriculum enhancement and contemporary social work education.

We are seeking a qualified Social Worker with relevant practice experience and either a doctoral qualification or progress towards one. The role requires strong teaching and curriculum development capability including delivery of direct practice skills alongside a commitment to research and scholarship. Well-developed interpersonal skills the ability to work collaboratively across education and service sectors and experience engaging diverse student cohorts is essential. Experience in disability alcohol and other drug services or children and families practice will also be advantageous.

Join a collaborative academic community and help shape the next generation of social work professionalsthis is a fantastic opportunity and we look forward to receiving your application.

About Monash University

At Monash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something ground breaking a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95000 students four Australian campuses and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the worlds best tertiary institutions. We rank in the worlds top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom you will have access to quality research facilities infrastructure world-class teaching spaces and international collaboration opportunities.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilitiesneurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Associate Professor Catherine Flynn Head of Department

Position Description:Lecturer

Applications Close: Sunday 28 June 202611:55pm AEST

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