• Based at our Geelong, Waterfront or Warrnambool Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• Level C $143,490 - $165,001 OR Level D $172,171 - $189,376 + 17% Superannuation

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creating and social development and fostering cutting-edge research and discovery. The School of Health and Social Development places high emphasis on research that makes a difference and is solution-led. We work closely with industry partners and the government to put findings into practice.

As a Senior Lecturer in Social Work, you will:

• Lead unit and course teaching teams; collaborate across the faculty to design, review and refine effective curricula and learning materials.
• Embed industry, clinical and/or research practice into unit and course design to enhance student learning, engagement and success.
• Lead the development and adoption of innovative, learner‑centred and research‑informed curriculum design across multiple levels and delivery modes.
• Make a significant contribution to securing research and creative activity funding, including competitive external grants, commercialisation and translation funding.

To be successful as a Senior Lecturer, you’ll have: 

• PhD in a relevant discipline and/or advanced qualifications and experience in the relevant discipline area
• Eligibility for Membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
• Nationally recognised research reputation underpinned by publications in quality books and journals
• Proven research track record through recent published research outputs with the ability to contribute to research in the discipline, school or faculty
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design and research supervision.

As an Associate Professor in Social Work, you will:

• Take on course director and/or discipline leadership responsibilities.
• Provide academic leadership in curriculum design and delivery, leading teaching teams to develop innovative, learner‑centred, research‑informed courses across disciplines and delivery modes.
• Champion excellence and innovation in teaching practice, embedding contemporary pedagogy, industry, clinical and research‑led approaches to enhance student learning and employability.
• Build capability and collaboration in teaching and learning, mentoring academic staff, fostering cross‑disciplinary collaboration, and leading pedagogical scholarship with national recognition.
• Lead research teams to secure competitive, commercialisation, and translation funding, demonstrating sustained funding success.
• Drive inclusive, authentic learning experiences, designing accessible and collaborative learning opportunities that engage students, staff, industry and communities.

To be successful as an Associate Professor, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline
• Eligibility for Membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
• Internationally recognised research reputation underpinned by publications in high quality books or journals
• Success in obtaining and timely completion of competitive external research grants
• Proven research track record through recent published research outputs with the ability to contribute to research in the discipline, school or faculty.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter specifying what role you are applying for and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Kim Robinson (Associate Professor, Social Work) on kim.robinson@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below: 

 PD - Senior Lecturer in Social Work.pdf

 PD - Associate Professor in Social Work.pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Sunday 26th April.

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations. 

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.