Expression of Interest – Casual Academic Roles – Sydney School of Education and Social Work

Dear Prospective Applicants,

We invite applications for casual academic positions within the Discipline of Social Work and Policy Studies in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work for Semester 1, 2026.

 Key Information Before Applying:

Visa & Workload Limits

• Student visa holders must comply with their visa’s work-hour restrictions.
• Australian citizens and permanent residents may not teach more than three Units of Study (UOS).

Pay Rates (Indicative)

• TU2 Tutorial: $182.54
• TU4 Repeat Tutorial: $121.69
• M05 Marking: $60.51/hr
• A02 Other Academic Activities (including Capstone Supervision): $60.51/hr

Contracts & Training

• Ongoing Casual Academics with active contracts must still complete the EOI form (no new contract needed).
• All casual academics must complete all training required by the Faculty and the School.

Teaching Allocations

• Unit allocations may change due to enrolment fluctuations up to the census date.

Location

• Staff must remain in Sydney for the duration of the semester, including exams. Remote overseas work is not permitted.

Applications

• Only one application per person will be accepted. Multiple submissions will be disregarded.
• High application volume means not all eligible candidates will be selected.
• Please view and complete the application on a non-mobile device, as the form is designed to be accessed on a standard computer.
   

Application Process

Complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form. Upload the following required documents in PDF format:CV Select up to four preferred units. Unit Coordinators will review EOIs and may contact you for an interview. If appointed, the Coordination Team will finalise your employment, and HR will provide onboarding instructions. Please note: Onboarding may not guarantee an allocation of work. Hours will only be confirmed once the final CASS schedule has been approved and released.

If you have not been contacted by 13 February 2026, it means your application has not been successful at this stage. However, we will keep your details in our hiring pool and may get in touch if enrolments increase or if backup staff are required. Please note that being kept in the pool does not guarantee future work.

We appreciate your interest and look forward to receiving your application.

Best regards,
Casual Academics Hiring Team

Eligibility Requirements

To meet TEQSA requirements, applicants must hold a qualification at least one AQF level higher than the course of study being taught (AQF+1), or demonstrate equivalent academic, professional, or practice-based experience and expertise. Candidates who bring both professional experience and disciplinary knowledge will be highly valued.

Expected Duties

Depending on the role, unit of study, and your qualifications, duties may include:

• Delivering tutorials

• Supporting lectures and workshops

• Marking assessments and contributing to academic administration

Casual academic rates will be commensurate with the duties undertaken, as outlined in the University of Sydney Enterprise Agreement.

About You

We welcome EOIs from individuals who:

• Hold relevant qualifications or equivalent experience

• Can provide evidence of high-quality teaching experience aligned with their area(s) of interest

• Demonstrate ongoing professional and/or academic engagement

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this

employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles requiring

pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory

maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step to

ensure they are met and in the absence of this, can terminate your employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to

diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion

How to apply

Ready to join a world-class team?

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.

Early submission of your EOI is strongly recommended to ensure full

consideration.

EOIs can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

You will be required to include:

- A cover letter

- Resume

- Verified testamur or academic transcripts

- Any additional supporting documentation, such as references, student feedback surveys

Click to view the Position Description for this role.

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