• Continuing, full time appointment
• Teaching Focused Academic Level B Salary – $104,167 to $123,161 pa
• Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
• Casuarina Campus, NT

Ensure a high-quality learning experience for students through skills development intensives and field placements.

About the Position

The College of Health and Human Sciences at Charles Darwin University is evolving and growing. We are strengthening our portfolio of flourishing programs; with a strong research base and exceptional community links, we are increasing opportunities for students, colleagues and our community. We are looking for people to join our successful Social Work team - to innovate, to create, to develop and lead our new and exciting programs. These roles will both challenge and reward, offer flexibility and career development. It comes with genuine work-life balance, which will allow you the time to explore some of Australia's best-kept secrets that are right here on Darwin's doorstep.

For further information on the College of Health and Human Sciences, please visit our Website. Job-share or fractional appointments are welcome.

As Field Education Academic Lead (Social Work), you will enable the CDU Social Work students to integrate practice and theory through skills development intensives and organisational field placements, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for students.

This role will work with support and guidance from more senior academic colleagues, and within the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards.

About You

To be successful, you will possess:

• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline or an equivalent level of field experience in Social Work
• The ability to contribute to the development of units/courses and student resources (including for online and face-to-face teaching)
• Excellent professional teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to represent the University at a range of forums, and to liaise, communicate, negotiate and collaborate with clients, stakeholders and partners to deliver a valued service and achieve agreed outcomes

To view the responsibilities of the role please click on the: Position Profile.

Remuneration

This position is classified as Teaching Focused Academic Level B. The base salary will be in the range $104,167 to $123,161 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $121,875 - $144,098 per annum including 17% superannuation.

What’s in it for you?

• An employer who values your contribution to build a bigger, better and stronger university
• Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education and research
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• 17% superannuation
• 6 weeks of paid annual leave
• 20 weeks of paid parental leave, in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian University / NT Government for Long Service Leave
• Free on-campus car parking (designated areas only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities

How to Apply

All applications must be received online via the Apply Now link and should include your resume and a 1-2 page cover letter outlining your suitability for the position.

For a confidential discussion please contact Lisa Hodge, Associate Professor of Social Work on 08 8946 6201 or [email protected], using the subject line: Field Education Academic Lead - Social Work enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Diversity and Inclusion

At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We’re about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our university community feels that they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected university in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community is inclusive of all our staff, students and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTIQ+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.