Campus Location: Canberra, Australia | Melbourne, Australia | Strathfield, Australia
Job No: APTAV102103#086
Join a highly recognised national school as the Professor of Social Work to provide strategic, academic and research leadership and innovation.
Full time continuing role at our Canberra, Strathfield or Melbourne campus.
About the Role
The Professor of Social Work will join a National Allied Health Leadership Team to guide the strategic direction of the discipline. This will be achieved by fostering a collaborative high‐performing culture, strengthening partnerships with community organisations and government agencies, advancing contemporary research, and instilling academic and professional leadership for excellence in teaching, research and practice education.
* Development, implementation and accreditation of national Social Work curricula and educational outcomes.
* Ensuring Social Work programs meet professional and educational standards, reflect contemporary practice, and support high‐quality learning outcomes for students.
* Showcase leadership in research that advances knowledge in the discipline, drives a strong research agenda and initiatives, supports staff research capability, and delivers high‐impact scholarship.
* Collaborate with the Associate Dean (Research) to develop an active research training environment that optimises and builds a research culture and intellectual engagement.
About You
You are a senior academic leader with a distinguished record of innovation and contribution in Social Work education, research and practice, and wish to make a significant contribution to the governance and collegial life at ACU. You will need to demonstrate:
* A significant academic and research profile in higher education, in the field of Social Work.
* Extensive strategic thinking capability with high‐level communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong negotiating, stakeholder management skills and the business acumen to foster and lead innovative improvement ventures in the field of Social Work.
* Well‐developed soft skills to nurture, mentor, coach, lead and empower individuals and teams in a changing environment so they reach their full potential and capability.
What We Offer
* The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
* Total remuneration valued to $260,037 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $220,723 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level E), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
* 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed‐term staff.
* Annual leave loading equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
* Generous benefits including flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging.
Contact
General enquiries can be sent to Professor Elspeth Froude, National Head of School, School of Allied Health at: Elspeth.Froude@acu.edu.au
Equal Opportunity Statement
ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process.
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