Vacancy Details

Campus Location: Canberra, Australia

Job No: APTAV102103#076

  • Provide discipline-specific cultural and academic expertise and leadership regarding the embedding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of Knowing, Doing and Being into the Bachelor of Social Work curriculum at Canberra
  • ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions including cultural and ceremonial leave
  • Part time (0.6 FTE - 21 hours per week), continuing role at our Strathfield or Canberra campus

About the role:

Let us yarn a bit about the role on offer. Operating within Social Work (Canberra), the Senior Lecturer (Social Work Indigenous Curriculum Coordinator) provides academic and cultural leadership in learning and teaching through the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of social work programs and curriculum that respectfully integrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of Knowing, Doing and Being.

As a senior member of the Social Work team, you will play a key role in achieving excellence in culturally responsive Social Work education and research at ACU, ensuring the integration of theory, research, practice, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in preparing students for professional Social Work practice. ACU is committed to graduating culturally responsive and empathetic professionals who have engaged deeply with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' Knowings and perspectives throughout their studies, can work respectfully alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and possess the cultural capability to connect meaningfully with diverse communities while recognising and honouring the inherent dignity of every person and culture. Social work curricula are guided by national professional accreditation standards that require students to graduate with the capacity to engage in culturally responsive and ethical practice. Working with external stakeholders in local and national contexts, you will build capacity and cultural responsiveness of social work academic staff while fostering relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Elders and relevant State-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health groups. In line with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework, the focus encompasses embedding culturally driven learning outcomes at appropriate curriculum points, considering the social, physical, spiritual and emotional health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures throughout the lifespan. Through this integrated approach to academic leadership and cultural expertise, the position strengthens the capacity of social work academic staff to develop culturally capable graduates who will positively impact health and social service delivery with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

For full position details, refer to the position description.

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Leah Hanley, Deputy Head of School ACT - National School of Allied Health at: leah.hanley@acu.edu.au

Please feel welcome to contact Leah directly if you would prefer to yarn and find out more about the role before applying.

What we offer:

  • The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
  • Total remuneration valued to $178,414 - $193,705 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $151,018 - $164,087 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level C), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
  • 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
  • Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
  • As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process

Candidates are encouraged to visit our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Employment webpage for valuable resources on our culturally safe recruitment practices, and to assist them in the preparation of their job application (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Candidate Job Guide).

Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

  • resume (maximum 5 pages).
  • responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
  • brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

Applications close: 13-NOV-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

ACU considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 42 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT)/ s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), s 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld)/ sub-s 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA)/ sub-s 26(3) or s 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic)

Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.