• Full-time or Part-time continuing Identified academic First Nations Australian Lecturer – Social Work and Policy Studies (Teaching and Research) position, located at the Camperdown campus in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, The University of Sydney
• This exciting Teaching and Research role is within the Sydney School of Education and Social Work and sits within the Social Work and Policy Studies discipline as a Lecturer (Level B)
• Base Salary Level B $122,830 p.a. – $145,858 p.a. (pro-rata, if applicable), + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

This Lecturer position has been designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Should your application be progressed, you will be required to provide your confirmation of identity documents. Your recruiter will be in touch to advise you on how to confirm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status

This role focusses on embedding First Nations histories, cultural protocols and ways of doing, being and sharing knowledge into the Faculty's curricula and will provide key leadership in helping the University of Sydney achieve its ambitions under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Plan 2022-2024 and the University's One Sydney, Many People Strategy.  For more information, please view the following link.

The University of Sydney welcomes applications for various academic disciplines outlined below, during an exciting and innovative time. With the introduction of the new University of Sydney Enterprise Agreement 2023-26, the University has committed to establishing and advertising new continuing education-focused (EF) and teaching and research academic positions across the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

You will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to teaching in your field of expertise while you also continue to build substantial research contribution, expertise, connections, and impact. As part of this role, you will also contribute to the governance, leadership, and engagement work of your employing school.

Over time, staff appointed to these roles will be supported to engage with professional development opportunities to build their capability to lead change and improvement in teaching and research at the University.

The University of Sydney is recognised as one of the top research and teaching universities in the world. 

A globally ranked university, ranked 18th in QS University World Rankings 2025, 1st for sustainability in Australia.

Teaching and Research Opportunities

The aims of these teaching and research roles are to attract and retain the best and brightest emerging academics. To support an uplift in the teaching and research capability and student experience at the University of Sydney, these positions are for talented researchers who also have a passion for, and demonstrated excellence in, pedagogical practice. 

You will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to teaching and learning design, delivery, and evaluation in your specialised field while you also continue to build substantial research contribution, expertise, connections and impact. As part of this role, you will also contribute to the governance, leadership, and engagement work of your employing school.

The University of Sydney is recognised as one of the top research and teaching universities in the world.

The University of Sydney's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is renowned for its interdisciplinary approach, offering a broad range of programs in the humanities, social sciences, and languages. FASS fosters critical thinking and global perspectives, preparing students for leadership in diverse fields.

FASS’s Sydney School of Education and Social Work are committed to community and social development and improving teaching and learning through innovation and inquiry-driven courses, research, reflection and critique in partnership with our communities. Our undergraduate and postgraduate education programs are some of the best in Australia and include early childhood, primary and high school teaching with diverse specialisations including drama, English and languages, science, mathematics, economics, physical education, history and social sciences. Our social work programs include accredited professional courses and advanced studies for professional social and community workers.

To learn more about the Sydney School of Education and Social Work click here.

The University of Sydney welcomes applications for a First Nations Australian Lecturer in Social Work during an exciting and innovative time. The University of Sydney is committed to Indigenous Employment through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Plan 2022-2024 and the University's One Sydney, Many People Strategy. With the introduction of the new University of Sydney Enterprise Agreement 2023-26, the University has committed to establishing and advertising new continuing teaching and research positions across various faculties.

The University aims to attract and retain the best and brightest emerging academics. To support an uplift in the teaching and research capability and student experience at The University of Sydney, this position is for talented researchers who also have a passion for, and demonstrated excellence in, pedagogical practice.

You will make a significant contribution to teaching and learning design, delivery, and evaluation in your specialised field while you also continue to build substantial research contribution, expertise, connections and impact. As part of this role, you will also contribute to the governance, leadership, and engagement work of your employing school.

The appointee to this role will engage with professional development and build the capability to lead change and improve teaching and research at the University.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

Successful candidates are expected to allocate their contributions as follows: 40% to teaching and related activities, 40% to research, and 20% to governance, leadership, and engagement.

The aims of these teaching and research roles are to attract and retain the best and brightest emerging academics. To support an uplift in the teaching and research capability and student experience at the University of Sydney, these positions are for talented researchers who also have a passion for, and demonstrated excellence in, pedagogical practice.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• design and engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences which meet the University’s expectations and standards for education, delivering outstanding teaching and learning outcomes for students
• develop teaching and subject materials, working with more senior academics within the University
• maintain relevant Work, Health and Safety requirements and management including laboratory and/or field work
• develop and refine your research skills
• through research and scholarly creative work, contribute to knowledge within your discipline or area of expertise
• desirable is qualifications within the field of social work
• contribute to the governance, leadership, and engagement work in your school.

The University of Sydney is recognised as one of the top research and teaching universities in the world.  For more information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres, Strait Islander community please refer to the following link.

About you

The University values trust, accountability and excellence. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talented academics who align to these values and who will lead our teaching and research work at the university in the years to come. You will join a dynamic, engaged group in a highly collaborative and supportive teaching and research environment. 

With the teaching and research candidates, we are looking for candidates who can make a significant contribution to teaching and learning design, delivery, and evaluation while continuing to build their research contribution, expertise and impact. They will have a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with students, facilitating and guiding their learning in research, theory and laboratory sessions. They will also have the capacity to build a significant research program over time, obtaining competitive funding as needed to support their research work.

As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a First Nations Australian Lecturer in Social Work who has:

• PhD or a nearly completed PhD in a relevant academic field
• evidence of identifying as Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander (preferred)
• knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competence (preferred)
• ability to carry out quality research in social work
• provided outstanding research training (e.g. honours/PhD)
• deliver high quality teaching that effectively engages students in their learning
• a track record of submitting applications for funding for educational research and/or areas relevant to Social Work 
• a record of excellent teaching, learning, and assessment practice in a tertiary environment, as evidenced through student and supervisor feedback
• proven experience in designing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives
• the capacity to engage students and enable a supportive, inclusive learning environment
• contributed to governance, leadership, and engagement within the School/University
• a developing network of relationships with key academic, industry or professional institutions partners and stakeholders
• a high level of interpersonal skills including the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues including professional staff, and foster principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, including women. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Please prepare and upload a statement indicating how you believe you meet the criteria outlined in the “About you” of the advertisement (maximum 3 A4 pages) and a CV which can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Applications will be reviewed as received.

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Anticipated timelines 

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Contact Information

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Justyn Griffin, Recruitment Partner. Recruitment Operations,

documents in alternate formats, please contact Rae Hao, Recruitment Consultant. Recruitment Operations, Human Resources by email hr.recruitmentcampaign@sydney.edu.au

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Lecturer (Teaching and Research) – Level B (Identified)

Applications Close

Wednesday 23 October 2024 11:59 PM