Clinical Educator, Social Work and Human Services

Job Description

School of Law and Society | Moreton Bay

• Level B, $102,961 – $122,155 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, Ongoing

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity available for a high-achieving, innovative, and resourceful Clinical Educator (Social Work and Human Services) to join our School of Law and Society at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

You will be based at our state-of-the art Moreton Bay campus, which is one of Australia’s newest greenfield university campuses and a game changer for our university. Located in Petrie, to the north of Brisbane, UniSC is the anchor educational institution in the heart of “The Mill at Moreton Bay”. This location offers unique opportunities to be central to one of the region’s catalytic developments giving academics unique opportunities to partner with new and growing facilities on our doorstep and meet the vision of a truly Industry integrated campus.

This position will focus on the facilitation of quality clinical education of students, primarily through placements, as well as the delivery of curriculum in the area of social work at our Moreton Bay Campus.

You will

• Contribute to learning and teaching practices within the social work and human services discipline;
• Undertake high-impact research;
• Supervise HDR candidates;
• Play a part in successful research grant applications; and
• Contribute to governance, coordination of and participation in the school capacity-building activities, and activities that contribute to the student experience.

About University of the Sunshine Coast – UniSC

We’re a young, vibrant, and rapidly growing university with a focus on sustainability, impact and community. As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, UniSC is ripe with opportunities for passionate, skilled and determined leaders who want to make an impact in higher education.

Our award-winning facilities span five campuses across Southeast Queensland, in regions renowned for their natural beauty, enviable lifestyles, diverse communities and rich cultural heritage. UniSC is the world’s only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

We are one of the most respected universities in Australia for our teaching quality, as acknowledged by our five-star rating in the Good Universities Guide – a title we have held for 17 consecutive years.

UniSC is recognised as a global leader in sustainability principles. Our strong commitment to achieving sustainability is embedded in our teaching, research and how we operate, as evidenced by the 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings in which we are the top ranked Queensland university for ‘Overall Impact.’ UniSC is also ranked in the top three percent globally for ‘Climate Action’ impact, and third in Australia for our global impact to ‘Life on Land’. We’re in the top four percent globally for ‘Life Below Water’. These rankings are a welcome recognition of our research, teaching and stewardship work in these specialty areas.

We’re focused on becoming Australia’s most relevant university. This means our research explores the timeliest topics of our era, those with the most significance for the future. We have 26 research fields ranked at – or well above – world standard according to the most recent Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings.

UniSC’s national and international research impact continues to grow exponentially. Since 2013, we have more than tripled our annual research income, and this is just the start of our story. We are young, ambitious, and determined to become Australia’s premier regional university.

We warmly encourage you to join us on this journey.

About you

You contribute to a positive and engaging academic environment, enabling excellence for both staff and students. Your well-developed interpersonal skills and exceptional written and verbal communication enable you to successfully deliver a superior student experience. You collaborate cohesively and share your expertise to contribute to the ongoing success of the school’s teaching and research outcomes.

You will possess:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent accreditation and standing;
• Eligibility for registration with the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW);
• 5 years post Social Work qualifying experience to meet accreditation requirements;
• Effectiveness as a teacher and field education officer, which is evidenced by, student feedback on clinical teaching and student supervision placement;
• Evidence of quality clinical education of social work and human service students in various forms: including simulated, telehealth, external and internal placements
• Sound connections with relevant social work and human service agencies for student placements;
• Strong personal qualities and collegiate approaches that contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive academic environment conducive to engagement and achievement for both staff and students; and
  evidence of participation in academic or professional development activities and the desire to continue to learn and improve as an effective academic.

Desirable

• Completion or near-completion of a master’s qualification in a relevant field or equivalent accreditation and standing; and
• Experience undertaking academic administrative functions, such as course coordination, within a university.
  UniSC is an equal opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with disability; women in STEM; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences to apply. Should you require additional support, email usccareers@usc.edu.au or phone +61 7 5430 2830.

Contact

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Professor Jay Sanderson, Dean, School of Law and Society
Telephone: 07 5456 5260 or Email: jsander4@usc.edu.au

Please apply by midnight, Friday 10 March 2023

To Apply

All applications must be lodged through our website.

A completed application includes:

a resume; and
a statement of suitability (not to exceed three pages). Your statement of suitability should clearly demonstrate how your qualifications, skills, knowledge and attributes align to the requirements found within the selection criteria on the Position Description (on our website) to make you a success at UniSC.
Position description: Clinical_Educator_Social_Work_and_Human_Services.pdf

Benefits of working at UniSC

UniSC is a community which recognises and embraces diversity among our staff, students and community partnerships. We provide an inclusive environment where each person feels they belong and are respected, connected and empowered to rise, and shine.

UniSC is a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative which aims to address and improve gender equity in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) disciplines. Attaining an award is recognition of our ongoing commitment to improving gender equity and ensuring that women from diverse backgrounds, as well as underrepresented groups, are best positioned to reach their full potential.

UniSC offers career enhancement opportunities such as professional development and specialised leadership and management programs. We are an inclusive employer offering flexible work options, extensive and generous leave options and a 36.25 hour working week for our professional staff. For more information, visit our website https://www.usc.edu.au/about/work-at-unisc/benefits-of-working-at-unisc