"Associate Lecturer Social Work (Work Integrated Learning)"

Campus Location: Canberra, Australia

Job No: APTAV102103#078

• Associate Lecturer Social Work (Work Integrated Learning) supports field education in Social Work by contributing to high-quality learning experiences for students undertaking professional placements
• ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions
• Part time (0.5 FTE - 17.5 hours per week), continuing role at our Canberra campus

About the role:

Operating within National School of Allied Health, the Associate Lecturer Social Work (Work Integrated Learning) supports field education in Social Work by contributing to high-quality learning experiences for students undertaking professional placements. The role centres on preparing, guiding, and supporting students as they integrate theory with practice in diverse human-service settings.

The position also:

• strengthens the field education program by providing teaching, coordination, and student support that enhances readiness for practice and promotes successful placement outcomes;
• works closely with field education staff, placement agencies, and students to ensure learning goals align with professional standards and accreditation requirements;
• plays a vital part in shaping emerging social workers by ensuring they receive high-quality, well-supported practice learning experiences;
• through teaching, mentoring, and partnership building, the academic contributes to the development of a skilled, reflective, and socially responsive workforce.

For full position details, refer to the position description

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Helen McLaren, Head of Social Work - National School of Allied Health at: helen.mclaren@acu.edu.au

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 $97,571 - $131,935 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $82,449 - $111,487 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level A), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
• Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
• As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process

Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

• Resume.
• Recommended responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
• Brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

Applications close: 05-MAR-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time