Lecturer in Social Work (Field Education)

About the role

The University of Melbourne seeks a Lecturer to coordinate and enhance MSW field education, delivering safe, high‑quality, and transformative practice learning experiences for social work students.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate diverse social work placements that provide inclusive practice learning.
• Facilitate student learning through supervision, liaison and tutorial visits, supporting both students and placement educators.
• Assess student progress by undertaking placement visits, evaluating capabilities and addressing emerging learning needs.
• Support students experiencing placement challenges and negotiate solutions with agencies and supervisors.
• Collaborate on field‑education subject delivery, integration seminars and innovations linking academic learning with professional practice.

Required profile

• PhD or advanced social work practice profile with eligibility for Australian Association of Social Workers membership.
• At least five years post‑qualification social work experience, ideally including supervisory, placement or educational responsibilities.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and student engagement with a commitment to innovative practice education.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with students, agencies, field educators and academic colleagues.
• Experience in negotiation, conflict resolution and issue management in complex placement situations.
• Contribution to research or scholarship in field education or social work practice development.

What we offer

• Annual salary Level B: $124,656 – $148,023 plus 17% superannuation.
• Flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, salary packaging and discounted services.
• Professional development opportunities such as Academic Women in Leadership and LinkedIn Learning.
• Progressive leave provisions including parental, gender affirmation, cultural, menstruation and menopause leave.
• Supportive, inclusive workplace committed to diversity, equity and accessibility.