Associate Professor/Professor of Social Work

Continuing, Full Time Appointment |Teaching Focused Academic Level D - E Annual salary $162,335 – $195,931 pa + 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave Casuarina Campus | Larrakia Country

About the Position The Associate Professor/Professor of Social Work will provide strong, strategic leadership for the discipline and will assume the role of Head of Discipline (Community and Social Work) with a direct report to the Dean of Allied Health Sciences.

Fostering excellence in teaching, research, supervision and community engagement, the primary purpose of this role is to provide academic leadership to course oversight and development of undergraduate and postgraduate education programs. As a senior academic position, it requires vision and energy to ensure academic quality and drive innovation in curriculum development, unit coordination and program delivery.

This position will lead developments in curriculum, research, strengthen engagement with partners, though building a robust and cohesive team.

About You To be successful, you will require:

- Have a relevant qualification and hold AASW membership.
- Evidence of the ability to lead the scholarship of teaching and learning and promote and disseminate such activities within the Faculty of Health and more broadly with a demonstrated understanding of a university learning environment and equity programs and providing supportive education to people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds and varying age groups
- Excellent professional teamwork and leadership, with high level communication skills, including oral, written, information communication technology (ICT) and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to represent the university at a range of forums, and to liaise, communicate, negotiate and collaborate with clients, stakeholders and partners, to deliver a valued service and achieve agreed outcomes.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the University values and support the University's commitment to the principles of reconciliation, which exemplify respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and the valuing of justice and equity for all Australians.
- High level management and organization skills, with the ability to support staff with the understanding and application of policy and process for teaching,



research and administrative/ service work.
- Additional Key Selection Criteria at Level E
- Evidence of excellence in course development, community engagement and research leadership.
- Expertise in the development of units/courses and student resources in response to reflective practice and application of scholarship within the context and requirements of a quality education provider

Appointment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory National Criminal History check and a valid NT Working with Children clearance

Remuneration Appointment to this role will be at HE Academic Level D-E. The base salary will be in the range of $162,335-$195,391 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $189,931-$228,607 per annum, inclusive of 17% superannuation.

First Nations Priority Recruitment Measures

First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply and will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992.

What’s in it for you?

- An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
- 17% superannuation
- Up to six weeks of paid annual leave + other generous leave provisions
- Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave , in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
- Recognition of prior service with another Australian university/NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
- Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
- Free on-campus parking in designated areas
- Employee Assistance Program
- Salary Packaging opportunities
- An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
- Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education, and research
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression




- Access to over 5,000 courses via LinkedIn learning corporate membership

Do you need support? CDU endeavours to establish and maintain effective systems and processes that support a flexible and inclusive workplace culture. Adjustments can be made to support you throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment, in line with the University’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure.

Diversity and Inclusion

At CDU, we actively celebrate our diversity and believe that our differences will make CDU the most connected University in Australia. We are committed to maintaining a culture where every member of our University community feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals, and that they truly belong.

Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

Work Health and Safety

CDU is committed to providing a physical and psychological safe working environment. Confidential support can also be provided to employees who may be experiencing domestic, family, or sexual violence outside the workplace.

Charles Darwin University is guided by our core values of Courage, Kindness, Openness, Innovation, and Leadership, which shape our daily actions and decisions. CDU is committed to being a safe and inclusive organisation for everyone.

As part of the Charles Darwin University’s commitment to providing a safe, respectful and rewarding workplace, and to meeting our legal obligations, we ask candidates to declare whether they have ever been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence or found to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, in any previous employment or through any legal process.

This information assists us to comply with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence and will be considered when assessing a candidate’s suitability for employment, to help ensure the safety of our University community.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.

Applications Close: Wednesday 12th August 2026

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📌 Associate Professor/Professor of Social Work (Darwin)
🏢 Charles Darwin University
📍 Darwin