Course Coordinator - Masters of Social Work

Sydney, New South Wales, au February 25, 2026

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to lead the development and coordination of a brand-new Social Work program. As Course Coordinator, you’ll be the driving force behind program excellence — shaping curriculum, building strong staff and student engagement, and ensuring compliance with academic policies and accreditation standards.

Your leadership, vision, and passion for social work education will foster a collaborative academic environment and help shape the next generation of social workers.

What You’ll Be Doing

Design & Deliver – Develop new courses and contribute to innovative research initiatives.
Build Quality – Lead articulation arrangements, benchmarking, and moderation processes.
Inspire & Mentor – Coordinate scholarly activities, staff development, and academic leadership.
Ensure Excellence – Assist in annual internal audits and contribute to policy renewal.
Shape Student Experience – Monitor student progress, provide guidance, and champion success.
Lead Operations – Conduct staff performance reviews and provide input on academic resources.
Collaborate Broadly – Work with the Dean on marketing, finance, admissions, and alumni initiatives.
Promote Impact – Participate in student events, graduation ceremonies, and program marketing.

About You

You’ll bring both academic expertise and leadership experience, along with a passion for social work education.

Qualifications: Doctorate in Social Work or a related field.
Experience: At least 5 years in academic leadership and teaching at degree and/or postgraduate level.
Professional Development: Commitment to lifelong learning (20 hours PD annually provided).
Eligibility: Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Why work with us

Opportunities to grow within the organization
$1,500 professional development allowance
Incredibly committed and supportive team of student-centric professionals
Flexibility to work from home during non-teaching hours (For Academic staff)
Be part of a fast-growing organization working in an agile environment
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Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment. 