"Associate Clinical Educator - Social Work"

Associate Clinical Educator - Social Work

• 494101
• 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
• 1 Moreton Parade, UniSC Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia, 4502
• Academic
• LA $83,148 - $112,588 +17% super
• School of Law and Society
• Full-Time

School of Law and Society | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs or UniSC Moreton Bay Campus, Petrie

Level A, $83,148- $112,588 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation

Full-time, ongoing appointment

School of Law and Society (SLS)

Empowerment for Future-Ready Graduates

Our vibrant school combines practicality, inspiration, and rigor to shape future-ready, socially responsible graduates. With a focus on quality teaching and learning, we prioritise employability and flexibility, equipping students with the skills to navigate complex practical, ethical, and social challenges. Our inclusive environment fosters independent thinking and collaborative teamwork. Together, we'll work towards achieving your ambitions and making a positive impact on both local and global scales. Join us in contributing and innovating for a more just future through the fields of law and society.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a high-achieving, innovative, and community-focused Associate Clinical Educator – Social Work to join the School of Law and Society. In this role, you will support the facilitation of high-quality clinical education and placements for social work, human services, and related students across simulated, telehealth, internal, and external placement settings. Working closely with industry and community partners, you will contribute to productive external relationships, support student learning and professional development, and participate in teaching and tutoring within the broader social work and human services programs, helping students become confident, capable, and job-ready graduates.

For more information, please visit us online: School of Law and Society

You will:

• support and deliver high-quality clinical education and placements, including supervision and assessment of students across a range of practice settings;
• contribute to teaching, tutoring, and learning activities within social work and human services programs, integrating scholarship, professional practice, and reflective learning; and
• engage with industry, community, and University colleagues to strengthen partnerships, enhance the student experience, and support the advancement of the social work discipline.

About you

You are a dedicated and reflective social work practitioner and educator with a strong commitment to culturally capable, inclusive, and ethical practice. You bring a collaborative approach to teaching and supervision, value community-engaged education, and enjoy working closely with students, colleagues, and external partners.

You will possess:

• a degree in Social Work and a minimum of five (5) years’ post-qualifying professional practice experience;
• eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW);
• demonstrated effectiveness as a teacher, including curriculum delivery, assessment, and feedback;
• proven clinical education experience, including supervision of student placements across diverse models and settings
• strong professional networks and engagement with relevant professional bodies and community organisations; and
• evidence of ongoing academic and professional development.

Desirable:

• experience undertaking academic administrative functions, such as course coordination, within a university.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position Description: 494101_position description.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 5 April 2026. 

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Prof Cindy Davis

Professor, Social Work - School of Law and Society

Phone: 07 5456 5908

Email: cdavis@usc.edu.au