Position Details
- Continuing | Full-Time
- Academic Level A | $86,423 - $104,734 pa plus 17% superannuation
- Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role
The Associate Lecturer in Social Work (Identified) will be a key member of the academic staff in the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work. Working under routine supervision, the Associate Lecturer will contribute to quality research and/or evaluation endeavours, as well as contribute to the planning and delivery of topics within the suite of undergraduate and/or postgraduate Social Work courses. This includes the development of teaching materials, delivery of lectures/tutorials or other innovative teaching and learning strategies, examinations, and placement education.
Under the guidance of senior staff, the incumbent will be required to contribute to strengthening existing partnerships or exploring new partnerships with external stakeholders, with the aim to provide improved teaching, learning and/or research outcomes for the University.
Please refer to the position description for details relating to the key position responsibilities.
The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and section 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. The successful candidate will be required to provide Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
About You
To be eligible for the position, you will have completed (at a minimum) a Bachelor of Social Work and/or Master of Social Work, or equivalent qualification and experience in an area relevant to Social Work. You must hold eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers and have relevant practice experience.
Some of the key position capabilities of the role include:
- Capability to deliver contemporary and innovative teaching with a focus on indigeneity and decolonisation, mental health and/or trauma informed approaches to practice, including skills development.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to successful experience training, mentoring and/or supervising students in order to maximise their learning.
- Demonstrated understanding of the nexus between teaching and learning, research and scholarship.
- Demonstrated understanding of curriculum reviews and internal and external accreditation activities.
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students and industry.
Flinders University deeply respects and values the lived experiences and knowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people bring to our institution. We recognise and honour the significant contributions these Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make within their own communities.
About the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work:
Through our world-class teaching and research, we equip students with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and advance human development. The College is dedicated to cultivating bright minds and inspiring innovative, passionate, and highly skilled graduates for future ready careers, and delivering connections for life.
Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?
- 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
- Flexible working arrangements
- Wide range of professional development activities and services
- We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
- Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
- A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
- It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).
How to Apply and Information
- You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
- For more information regarding this position, please contact Mary Katsikitis.
Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.
Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Certification
Working With Children Check - Government of South Australia
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
20 May 2025
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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