Job Description

 

School of Allied Health

Social Work and Social Policy

• Become part of a collaborative and supportive team
• Contribute to the education of the next generation of social workers
• Full-time or part-time appointment on an ongoing basis (joint appointment will be considered)
• Base salary range: Level A, $80,520 – $108,362 p.a plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

Social Work and Social Policy is part of UWA’s School of Allied Health, a leading research, teaching and service organisation whose work influences policies and practices for community health and wellbeing.

We have adopted a contemporary flexible approach to education and offer a two-year postgraduate Master of Social Work, a four-year undergraduate Bachelor of Social Work along with Higher Degree by Research option.

About the opportunity

• Prepare and deliver classes in a range of face-to-face, online and hybrid modes (such as workshops, lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical classes, and student field excursions)
• Conduct research and publication, independently and/or in collaboration, external to School and University
• Contribute to Aboriginal cultural knowledge for staff and students in the School of Allied Health
• Contribute to team activities such as team and school meetings, strategic planning and program development

About you

• Completed 4 years of tertiary study or equivalent qualifications and experience in academic field relevant to Social Work
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing
• Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative and effective teaching approaches, materials for units and courses
• Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to team, school and wider University activities such as team and school meetings, strategic planning and program development

Position description:  POSITION DESCRIPTION - Associate Lecturer (Social Work and Social Policy (50D)) - Level [A].PDF

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

Under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act, this position is open to candidates who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander only

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, 28 October 2024

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

Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Generous paid leave including parental leave.
• Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
• Salary packaging available.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Discounted UWA course fees.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

 About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

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