The University of Melbourne seeks a visionary leader to spearhead the Department of Social Work.
This pivotal role presents an exceptional opportunity to champion innovation and drive social work practice and policy at local, national, and international levels.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Leadership: Foster excellence in education, research, and external engagement across the department.
* Curriculum Development: Lead the development, accreditation, and pedagogical innovation of curricula.
* Research Agenda: Advance a high-impact research agenda with national and international collaborations.
* Partnerships: Build meaningful partnerships with clinical, community, and policy stakeholders.
* Staff Development: Mentor and support academic and professional staff development.
* Collegial Culture: Promote a collegial and inclusive departmental culture.
About You
You will be an internationally recognised academic in Social Work, with demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and leadership.
You will bring:
* A PhD in Social Work or a related discipline.
* Registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
* A distinguished record of research and scholarship in the field.
* Demonstrated experience in leading academic teams and driving innovation.
* A strong record of securing research funding and building external partnerships.
* A commitment to inclusive education and inter-professional collaboration.