Casual University Field Supervisor (Social Work)

Position Details:

• Multiple casual professional positions available
• Location: Bedford Park/Remote

About the Role

Under broad direction, the University Field Supervisor (UFS) supports Social Work students during their professional placements. Working in partnership with placement providers, the UFS helps students integrate theory with practice, promotes ethical and culturally responsive care, and ensures alignment with registration and endorsement standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing individual and group supervision (online or hybrid) to develop clinical skills, reflective practice, and professional identity.
• Monitoring placement progress, ensuring compliance with Social Work program requirements, and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Collaborating with placement sites and field supervisors to enhance student learning and support culturally safe practice.
• Addressing challenges proactively through timely feedback, appropriate escalation, and documenting supervision outcomes and student development.

About you:

You are a qualified Social Worker (AASW) and a Board-Approved Supervisor with proven experience supervising provisional social workers. You have strong interpersonal and written communication skills, along with a solid understanding of ethical, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and multicultural practice.

You will also have:

• A Masters or Doctoral-level qualification in Social Work (Essential)
• Clinical Endorsement (Desirable)
• Experience in child and adolescent practice (Desirable)

Early career supervisors are encouraged to apply.

Please be advised that we will consider applications from candidates located remotely and interstate as some supervision work can be done virtually.

About the College of Human Sciences and Culture:

Through our world-class teaching and research, we equip students with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and advance human development. The College is dedicated to cultivating bright minds and inspiring innovative, passionate, and highly skilled graduates for future ready careers, and delivering connections for life. 

How to Apply and Information

These opportunities are on a casual basis and do not guarantee any hours of work with the University. The University does not commit to providing continuing and indefinite work with an agreed pattern of work for these prospective engagements.

• You are required to submit your CV and a Cover Letter outlining your suitability. Please clearly indicate in your application your availability, specifically days and hours.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Associate Professor Paula Redpath

Please note, candidates can be contacted while this advertisement is open.

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At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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