Social Work External Field Educators - Casual
Job no: 519574
Work type: Casual
Location: Crawley
Categories: Teaching support and design
* Flexibility to work hours that suit you.
* Working in the community with students and agency stakeholders.
* Casual appointment.
* Pay rate: $85.50 per hour + Super.
About the area
The School of Allied Health at The University of Western Australia is a research-intensive academic organisation giving material expression to the belief that excellence in research underpins excellence in teaching and community partnerships. The School has a reputation for a strong evidence based approach to research and education that is used for policy and practice development.
About the opportunity
* Provides supervision & mentorship – Offers regular social work supervision to students who may not have a qualified social worker at their placement, helping them integrate theory with practice.
* Supports professional development – Guides students in developing core social work skills, ethical decision-making, and reflective practice to enhance their learning experience.
* Monitors progress & evaluates performance – Assesses students’ growth, provides constructive feedback, and ensures they meet their learning goals and professional competencies.
About you
* A Social Work degree qualification recognised by The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
* A minimum of 2 years post graduate, social work practice experience.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective student growth, stakeholder engagement and evaluation of student progress.
* Varied availability during office hours and a willingness to travel to agency sites (within reasonable distance of your base).
* The External Field Educator role is delivered regularly at approximately 2hrs per week, per student.
Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate, Working with Children Check, and “C” class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant.
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday 6th March, 2025
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
Advertised: 06 Feb 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 06 Mar 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
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