"Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Social Work"

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Social Work

Footscray, Australia

Job Info

Job Identification 17570

Job Category Academic (teaching and research)

Posting Date 03/09/2026, 12:51 AM

Locations Footscray Park

Apply Before 04/05/2026, 02:00 PM

Degree Level Master's Degree

Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

About VU:

At Victoria University, 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 Team: 

This role sits within the Allied Health Program within the College of Sport, Health, and Engineering. The mission of the Allied Health program at Victoria University is to enhance health and quality of life through discovery, dissemination, and application of evidence-based knowledge regarding relevant health disciplines. This mission will be achieved through empowering students from diverse countries and cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds, to be successful lifelong learners, grow their skills and capabilities for the changing world of work. Students will grow to be confident, creative, ethical, and respectful, local and global citizens. The operations of the Allied Health disciplines and this position are currently located at the Footscray Park Campus of the University though this position may be relocated to any other existing or future University work location. It is expected that staff travel to various campuses for meetings, teaching classes and other required activities as necessary.

About the Role: 

The overall purpose of the lecturer/ senior lecturer in social work position is to contribute to the Social Work discipline at Victoria University. The lecturer/senior lecturer will achieve this through undertaking innovative and student-centred teaching practice, be an active researcher as well as contribute to the social work team through initiatives that further strengthen the discipline of social work at Victoria University.

Position Key Duties 

Duties will include:

Preparing and delivering teaching and learning materials relevant to social work

Contributing to research and scholarship relevant to social work

Leading projects and working with colleagues in the social work team

Salary: Academic Level B $113,221 - $134,449 or Level C $138,695 - $159,922 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Employment Type: Full-time continuing role

Hours: 36.75 hours per week

Location:The position is located at our Footscray Park Campus, right across the road from the site of the new Footscray Hospital**.

For a detailed overview of the role’s duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description - Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Social Work

About You: 

You will be eligible for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), have completed post graduate studies in a relevant field and have demonstrable experience in teaching and learning in higher education. You will be able to undertake research relevant to social work with a scholarly profile commensurate to the level (level B or senior lecturer C).

The University is a Child Safe organisation. You will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing employment. 

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising:

A cover letterYour curriculum vitae/resumeYour responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position descriptionEvidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registration

For further information relating to the position or recruitment process, please contact Priscilla Dunk-West, Professor of Social Work by email at Priscilla.Dunk-West@vu.edu.au.

Applications will close Sunday the 5th of April 2026 (11:59pm AEDT). This advert may close earlier should a suitable candidate be identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires for applicants to have full and permanent working rights in Australia.

Why Join VU

VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Careers at VU Webpage

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. 

 Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity

VU is an equal opportunity employer and proudly committed to progressive inclusivity. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality**.

 Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment

VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including accessible formats of documents, please contact us at inclusivecareers@vu.edu.au or call (03) 9919 5999.

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