Lecturer (Social Work & Social Policy)

About the area

The Department of Social Work and Social Policy sits within UWA’s research‑intensive School of Health and Clinical Sciences, recognised for its strong evidence‑based approach to teaching, research and community partnership.

The Department offers accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including Bachelor of Social Work (Honours), Master of Social Work, HDR pathways and specialist graduate certificates.

Teaching and research are grounded in the integration of Indigenous cultural knowledges and the embedding of lived experience across curriculum and scholarship.

About the opportunity

• Deliver high‑quality, research‑informed teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate Social Work and Social Policy programs, including unit coordination and student supervision.
• Develop an independent and collaborative research program that contributes to the Department’s strategic priorities and attracts competitive research funding.
• Play an active role in shaping the future direction of teaching, research and engagement within the Department, School of Health and Clinical Sciences, and the broader profession.

About you

• You hold a PhD relevant to Social Work or Social Policy and are eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• You bring demonstrated university‑level teaching experience, with the capability to design, coordinate and deliver engaging learning experiences across face‑to‑face and online modes.
• You have an emerging or established research profile, including publications and experience contributing to competitive grant applications.
• You are experienced in supervising Honours, Masters and/or HDR students and supporting high‑quality research outcomes.
• You are a collaborative academic who values inclusion, equity and professional engagement and enjoys contributing to a vibrant scholarly community.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations.

Position description: PD - Lecturer (Social Work & Social Policy) 522981.pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Stephan Lund at stephan.lund@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday 11 May 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

• Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis
• Base salary range: Level B, $118,150 – $139,812 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.