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Lecturer (Social Work and Social Policy)

The University of Western Australia
Crawley, Perth
LecturerSocial WorkSocial PolicyTeachingResearchAboriginalCultural KnowledgeTeam CollaborationHigher EducationCurriculum Development
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Expired

Dates
  • Opening Date: 03-Oct-2024
  • Closing Date: 10-Oct-2024

Location
  • Crawley, Perth

Salary
  • Base salary range: Level B, $113,934 – $134,824 p.a plus 17% superannuation.

Responsibilities
  • 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

Requirements
  • 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

Benefits
  • Flexible working options considered.
  • 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
  • 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
  • 13 weeks long service leave after seven years.
  • Salary packaging options.
  • 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
  • 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
  • Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

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