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Base pay range
A$113,211.00/yr - A$133,974.00/yr
* Full-time | Available until 30 June 2026
* Academic Level B | $113,211 to $133,974 pa plus 17% superannuation
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About the Role
We have a very exciting opportunity for a Social Work Industry Facilitator to join the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work at Flinders University. This position, which will support the National Mental Health Pathways to Practice Pilot, will require the successful candidate to oversee and supervise the facilitation of student placements across the mental health sector.
As well as providing innovative and inspiring teaching to Social Work students, the Social Work Industry Facilitator will explore new partnerships to help build capacity for the increasing number of placements required by the University and the sector more broadly.
Some of the responsibilities of this position will include:
* Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, including the MHPPP team, Course Coordinators, WIL team and across-disciplines to identify, develop and enact placement relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Working collaboratively with agencies and service providers in South Australia and the Northern Territory to identify challenges and design creative yet robust solutions for placement opportunities and workforce development.
* Contributing to the planning, evaluation and student placement assessment of these topics, undertaking the role of Topic Coordinator as required.
About You
To be successful, you will have completed a PhD and/or have qualifications and equivalent professional experience in an area relevant to Social Work. The successful candidate will also hold, or be eligible for, membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, with a minimum of five years (FTE) of post-qualifying experience in the mental health sector.
Some of the key position capabilities for this position include:
* Experience of significant teaching and learning experience and excellence at a tertiary level, including curriculum design and field education.
* Evidence of use of learning and teaching approaches which enhance student success.
* Demonstrated experience or capability to engage with students and evaluate student placement outcomes via online learning platforms.
About the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
Through our world-class teaching and research, we equip students with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and advance human development. The College is dedicated to cultivating bright minds and inspiring innovative, passionate, and highly skilled graduates for future ready careers, and delivering connections for life.
Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?
* 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
* Flexible working arrangements
* Wide range of professional development activities and services
* We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
* Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
* Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
* Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
* A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
* It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).
How to Apply and Information
* To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000014193 Social Work Industry Facilitator.
* You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
* For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Deborah West.
Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Wednesday, 20 August 2025.
Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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