Permanent/Continuing, full-time appointment

Level B: $117,436 - $135,623 + 17% Superannuation

About the University

UOW is a leading Australian university with a history of outstanding achievements in teaching and learning, research and community engagement. It is fundamentally committed to providing our diverse body of students with an engaging world class and internationally oriented learning experience. The success of this commitment is demonstrated by enviable results in preparing students for the challenges of future study and workplace environments. The University has also established a strong research profile and an outstanding record of achievement in research performance and intensity over the last decade.

About the Position

This position will play a key role in leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander initiatives within the School of Social Sciences. The successful applicant will provide leadership in culturally respectful and safe research, teaching, and other initiatives, with a particular focus on social work education and research.

The role will contribute to the School’s teaching, research, research training, and community engagement, with a strong emphasis on embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives. This will include leading and participating in collaborative research projects with academic colleagues, community members, and industry partners; developing innovative and culturally informed curricula that meet TEQSA and professional accreditation requirements; and fostering strong partnerships with community, government, and non-government stakeholders.

A key responsibility of the role is the teaching and coordination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-focused subjects. The position requires cultural knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge in scholarly approaches to teaching and research. The successful candidate will join a small team of Aboriginal scholars in the School of Social Sciences and will have opportunities to collaborate with Indigenous scholars across the University of Wollongong.

How to Apply

You will be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process. Please also attach your CV to your application.

For further information about this position, please contact Professor Mim Fox, Head of Social Work on [email protected]

Position Description

Closing Date: Tuesday 13 May 2025, 11:59 PM

* This is an Identified position. The University of Wollongong (UOW) considers that being an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). The successful applicant is required to provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander heritage.

UOW is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and strives to be an employer of choice for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians. UOW offers excellent working conditions in a great location, with sociable hours, family friendly policies, flexible work practices, generous leave provisions including cultural & ceremonial leave and ongoing opportunities for professional development.