1 x Permanent/Continuing, part time appointment (2.5 days per week/0.5FTE)

Level 6/7: $91,087 - $112,790 (pro-rata) + 17% Superannuation

Position can be located in Wollongong or Liverpool

Identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants*

This position resides in the School of Social Sciences and, under the guidance of the Field Education academic leader and Head of Social Work, will implement the Social Work field education program with a particular emphasis on Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students and field placement agencies.

This position involves stakeholder engagement and relationship management, placement of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students in government and non-government agencies, and the development of quality operational outcomes in the ongoing management of the field education program in accordance with accreditation and legislative requirements.

The position’s responsibilities will require cultural knowledge and potential ability to incorporate this knowledge to the development of quality operational outcomes in the ongoing management of the field education program. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of Aboriginal scholars within the School of Social Sciences and with the UOW Woolyungah Indigenous Centre.

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 on Mim Fox at [email protected]

Position Description

Closing Date: Thursday 29 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.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.

This position has been classified as ‘child-related work”, more information is available within the position description.

This position is not suitable for remote work in accordance with the UOW Remote Working Guidelines.

The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally.