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Associate Professor (Social Work)


Company : Australian Catholic University


Location : Strathfield, New South Wales


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Associate Professor (Social Work) role at Australian Catholic University2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Associate Professor (Social Work) role at Australian Catholic UniversityJoin a university research ranked in the top 2% worldwide.Provide outstanding academic leadership in Social Work & make original contributions to research, scholarship and teaching in a multicampus team environment.A teaching and research academic career pathway.ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions.Full time, continuing role based at our Strathfield campus.Campus Location: Strathfield, AustraliaJob No: APTAV101923#001Join a university research ranked in the top 2% worldwide.Provide outstanding academic leadership in Social Work & make original contributions to research, scholarship and teaching in a multicampus team environment.A teaching and research academic career pathway.ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions.Full time, continuing role based at our Strathfield campus.About The RoleAbout the role:Operating Within Social Work (Strathfield), The Associate Professor In Social Work Will Provide Academic Leadership In The Discipline And Make Outstanding And Original Contributions To Research, Scholarship And Teaching In This Discipline, As Well As Enhance The Student Experience And Life. The Associate Professor Is Also Expected Tomake an outstanding contribution to the governance and collegial life inside and outside the Universitybuild relationships with external organisations and communitiesprovide academic and HDR student supervisionProvide leadership for the campus and national social work program.For full position details, refer to the position description. Previous applicants need not reapply.ContactGeneral enquiries can be sent to Michael Reynolds, Deputy Head, School of Allied Health (NSW) - National School of Allied Health at: michael.reynolds@acu.edu.auWhat We OfferThe 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 $202,205 - $222,587 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $171,352 - $188,772 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level D), 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 ApplyStep 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application processStep 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: 03-AUG-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard TimeYour Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careersACU 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 ACUAustralian 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.Learn more about Athena SwanSeniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEducation and TrainingIndustriesHigher EducationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Australian Catholic University by 2xGet notified about new Associate Professor jobs in Strathfield, New South Wales, Australia.Sessional Lecturer - Early Childhood EducationSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoParramatta, New South Wales, Australia A$120,908.00-A$142,769.00 1 week agoWomen in Engineering: Continuing (Tenure-Track) Academic Positions for Women, Faculty of Engineering, The University of SydneyUNSW Green Fellowship Program Exceptional Academic Talent (Levels C, D & E)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 hours agoBlacktown, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoWomen in Engineering: (Tenure-Track) Academic PositionsSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$127,436.00-A$242,118.00 3 weeks agoFirst Nations Sessional Lecturer, Social WorkSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSenior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Urban and Regional PlanningKensington, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoNorth Ryde, New South Wales, Australia A$123,000.00-A$123,000.00 3 weeks agoParramatta, New South Wales, Australia A$110,966.87-A$131,514.13 6 days agoSenior Lecturer Entertainment Business Management (EBM)Lecturer & Senior Lecturer/Assistant Professors -CIS- Cybersecurity, Data Science, Networking & Software EngineeringSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoWest Pennant Hills, New South Wales, Australia A$104,000.00-A$124,000.00 2 weeks agoProgram Director, MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoLecturer Level B OR C, Clinical PsychologySydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoWestmead, New South Wales, Australia A$176,296.00-A$193,784.00 2 days agoLecturer & Senior Lecturer - Engineering (Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Electrical Engineering)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 8 hours agoConjoint Associate Professor / Professor Emergency and Critical Care NursingSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$127,000.00-A$179,000.00 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$127,000.00-A$179,000.00 3 weeks agoLecturer (Education) Identified - School of Medical SciencesSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoCasual Nursing Lecturer and/or AssessorsSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$51.32-A$76.98 3 weeks agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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