• Work in a high performing and motivated team based at our Footscray Park Campus
• Demonstrate leadership and mentoring to other academics as Course Chair in Youth Work
• Deliver high quality material and educational experiences to our undergraduate students seeking employment in Youth Work and related fields

About Us:

At Victoria University (VU), our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly.One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the Role:

The overall purpose of the role is to make significant contributions to the teaching effort in the Youth Work discipline and to contribute to the College through academic, relevant administrative, research and engagement activities. A teaching and research academic at this level is also expected to play a role in scholarship, research and/or professional activities.

The senior lecturer will design and teach units, including online and preparatory material as well as convene units of study and perform the duties of the Course Chair in Youth Work. The successful applicant will be required to teach into the undergraduate programs at the University and have supervisory responsibilities for some staff.

This is a full-time continuing position (Teaching and Research) at Academic Level C $132,024 - $152,231 plus 17% superannuation, working 36.75 (1 FTE) hours per week.

A suitably qualified person at Level B may be considered: Academic Level B $107,775 - $127,983.

Duties:

An example of duties you may perform will include:

• Work with Youth Work and relevant other staff to develop high quality materials to teach and convene units in Youth Work;
• Participate in administrative duties and academic leadership including course chair, participate in program and college meetings and contribute to a number of committees;
• Independently prepare and deliver curriculum content, including unit coordination, marking, assessment and consultation with students;
• Independently and in collaboration with other relevant staff, conduct and disseminate research in areas of expertise in accordance with the expectations for the level of appointment;
• Support the professional placement program and enhance industry partnerships
• Manage relationships with the sector including accreditation with Youth Workers Australia (YWA).

About You:

Preference will be given to applicants with current or recent experience in tertiary education and the Youth Work sector and are eligible for Youth Workers Australia membership.

Persons from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, First Nations and/or all abilities are encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate will be dynamic, forward thinking and collaborative. They will excel in communication and demonstrate effective interaction with colleagues across the College, the University and community.

What We Offer:

For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships and salary packaging please visit here.

How to Apply?

For a position description click here: Senior Lecturer – Youth Work.

Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising:

• A cover letter
• Your curriculum vitae/resume
• Your responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description
• Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registrations

Note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria will NOT be considered.

Who to Contact?

For further information relating to the position, please contact Associate Professor Jeannie Rea, Head of Community Programs. [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Lecturer Youth Work enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Our Commitment to Protecting Country:

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country.

We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

Victoria University is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. VU encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from backgrounds under-represented in this field.