Vacancies

Lecturer in Social Work

• Teach and/ or research in a values‑driven, community‑focused university
• On‑campus academic role with strong collegial culture
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

The role

• Full Time, Continuing (fractional appointments considered)
• Level B - $113,841 to $134,965 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
• Level C - $139,182 to $160,308 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
• Teaching focussed or teaching research
• Port Macquarie

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Social Work to join the School of Social Work and Arts within the Faculty of Arts and Education.

In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality undergraduate and postgraduate programs preparing students for professional practice in social work and human services. Teaching may span a range of practice areas including mental health, ageing, child and family practice, and Australian Indigenous welfare.

Depending on appointment level and work function you will contribute through excellence in teaching, curriculum and subject leadership, research and scholarship, supervision of higher degree research students, and meaningful engagement with industry, community and professional partners.

The Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Social Work position will be offered with either a teaching focussed or teaching and research workload allocation, aligned to expertise and career stage.

About you

You are a committed social work academic with a passion for student‑centred teaching, professional practice, and scholarship, and you are motivated to make a positive impact within a regional university community.

You will bring:

• A doctoral qualification or equivalent (Masters plus professional experience) and AASW eligibility
• Experience delivering high‑quality, student‑centred teaching in social work or human services
• A developing (Level B) or established (Level C) record of teaching, and/ or research, scholarship or professional practice
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students and colleagues
• Commitment to inclusive, culturally respectful and safe practice
• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum, subject/course coordination or mentoring (Level C)

About us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Learn more about the School of Social Work and Arts here.

Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, and address the selection criteria in the position description and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Recruitment specific enquiries: Rebecca Dwyer | Talent Acquisition Consultant | redwyer@csu.edu.au

Job specific enquiries: Andrew Hurley | Head, School of Social Work and Arts | ahurley@csu.edu.au  

Closing Date: 11pm, 14 June 2026

Advertised: 15 May 2026 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Jun 2026 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time