PROFESSOR AND HEAD OF SOCIAL WORK

Position Number: 0065819
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time 1.0 FTE; Fixed term for a period of five (5) years with an underlying continuing Level E position within the Faculty
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: School of Health Sciences
Salary: $ 232,180 p.a. (pro-rata for part-time) plus non-superable Head of Department Loading, plus employer superannuation contribution of 17%

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Professor and Head of Department of Social Work, you will provide strategic leadership across teaching, research, and external engagement—ensuring the Department remains at the forefront of the profession. Reporting to the Head of the Melbourne School of Health Sciences, you will mentor a talented academic team, grow research capacity, and shape programs that reflect the future of social work education and practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic leadership to foster excellence in education, research, and engagement
• Lead curriculum development, accreditation, and pedagogical innovation
• Advance a high-impact research agenda with national and international collaborations
• Build meaningful partnerships with clinical, community, and policy stakeholders
• Mentor and support academic and professional staff development
• Promote a collegial and inclusive departmental culture aligned with University values