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1. 2 x Continuing permanent, 1x full-time and 1 x part-time (0.6 FTE)
* $114,307 - $135,408 (ALB) pro-rata, plus 17% Superannuation
* $139,625 - $160,728 (ALC) pro-rata, plus 17% Superannuation
* 2 x Continuing permanent, 1x full-time and 1 x part-time (0.6 FTE)
Job Reference: 1000638
About the Role:
Curtin University is seeking a Lecturer (ALB) or Senior Lecturer (ALC) in Social Work for two permanent positions: one full-time (1.0 FTE - ALB/ALC) and one part-time (0.6 FTE - ALB).
The ideal candidate will play a vital role in unit coordination, fieldwork, and teaching, as well as have relevant expertise and practical experience in social work.
If you are passionate about social work and education, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our dedicated social work team at Curtin University. Your expertise and commitment will help us shape the future of social work education.
Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
* Design and conduct engaging learning activities across various formats (online, face-to-face) to enhance student learning outcomes.
* Collaborate with colleagues to innovate curriculum and develop effective learning materials, while assessing student needs and providing necessary support.
* Supervise honours and postgraduate students, maintaining awareness of current discipline practices and contributing to professional development in higher education.
* Manage administrative tasks related to course delivery, including assessment moderation, and ensure that curricular innovations accommodate diverse student needs for a successful university experience.
Selection Criteria – who we are looking for:
* A doctoral qualification in Social Work (or equivalent accreditation and professional standing for Teaching Focused Clinical Professional role).
* Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).
* Demonstrated high-level teaching skills and a demonstrated reflective approach to teaching delivery.
* A strong understanding of pedagogical theory and contemporary educational practice relevant to social work.
* An emerging record of contribution to scholarship in teaching.
* Demonstrated experience/capacity to undertake unit coordination.
* Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal and organisational skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment.
* Demonstrated ability to interact with staff and students with sensitivity to diversity and a commitment to inclusion.
* Demonstrated commitment to the application of relevant and applicable policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position.
If you would like to be considered for an ALC level, please ensure that you also add the following criteria in addition to the above:
* A significant contribution to scholarship in teaching and learning with an emerging record of success in winning external grants to support teaching projects and initiatives.
* An emerging record of peer reviewed publications in high quality journals.
* Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead teaching and learning initiatives and provide mentoring to less experienced staff.
Role Requirements:
* As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.
* Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction.
*Please note that each candidate will be assessed based on their skills, qualifications, and experience to determine the salary level.
* Please note, as per Curtin's 2022-2025 EBA, a 3.5% salary increase will also take effect on 20 June 2025.
About Curtin University
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - We Offer You:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page
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If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
Updated Resume
Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria for the role.
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.
Applications close: Monday, 16 June 2025.
Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.
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