• Remuneration range of $132,287 to $152,045 pa
• Full-time, continuing appointment
• Toowoomba or Ipswich campus

School of Psychology and Wellbeing

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional University, Uni SQ’s vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.

The School of Psychology and Wellbeing emphasises excellence in teaching, research and community engagement, ensuring our graduates are equipped with relevant knowledge and transferable skills to tackle complex challenges. Our commitment to work-integrated learning and applied research distinguishes our programs, facilitated through partnerships with industry and community.

Our Social Work and Human Services discipline encompass fields of study and practice which focus on improving the well-being and quality of life for individuals, families, group, and communities.

We are now seeking passionate individuals who are able to further develop and deliver into our Social Work and Human Services offerings to provide practical insights and knowledge for our students.

What you’ll do:

As Senior Lecturer (Director Field Education and Networking), you will utilise your specialist knowledge and skills to contribute to and lead academic activities within the Social Work and Human Services Field Education Unit. As a result, you will play a significant role within the Discipline.

In this Education Specialist position, you will lead the Social Work and Human Services Field Education Unit and contribute to the Discipline by:

• Providing coordination of and oversight over field education for Social Work and Human Services programs, by networking within industry to establish and sustain high-quality placements for Social Work and Human Services students,
• Integrating industry-currency (knowledge, practice, and partnerships) into field education leadership, teaching and research efforts,
• Demonstrating expertise and initiative in design and delivery of online and on-campus Social Work and Human Services courses, including placement courses, and
• Working collaboratively with other Social Work and Human Services academics to ensure our courses adopt a pervasive practice orientation, enabling our students to be placement- and practice-ready.

What will help you succeed:


You will hold membership of or be eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

You will possess a doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing in the field of Social Work and Human Services. Additionally, you will have

• Demonstrated experience in delivering engaged and reflective approaches to teaching that produce the best possible outcomes for students;
• An ability to capitalise on industry and community connections to facilitate field placement opportunities for our student cohort; and
• High-level oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, relating well to people at all levels using diplomacy, tact and sound judgement, with an ability to build constructive and effective relationships.

For further information on this role, please contact Professor Niki Edwards, Professor (Social Work and Human Services) on +61 7 3812 6392 or Niki.Edwards@unisq.edu.au.

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

Find out more about Uni SQ at www.usq.edu.au

Reference Number: 0181_09/24

Location: Toowoomba or Ipswich campus

Term: Full-time continuing appointment (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: Total Remuneration range of $156,562 to $179,946 pa (includes salary range of $132,287 to $152,045 pa, employer superannuation contributions of 17%, and annual leave loading)

Closes: Wednesday, 13 November 2024

At Uni SQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making.

To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.


For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey available on our website.