Dr Sebastian Cordoba

Sebastian Cordoba is a lecturer and course coordinator in several social work courses at RMIT University. He is also a senior policy advisor and human rights advocate for the Australian Association of Social Workers, including working with the International Federation of Social Workers at the United Nations. His research looks at the relationship between large scale policy reform and the social work profession at direct-practice, education and identity level. In his policy work he has advocated against government policies that breach Australia's human rights commitments with a focus on the Sustainable Development Goals, social support systems and the rights of children. As a qualified social worker, he spent several years working with children, young people and families, specializing in trauma and crisis work in educational and health care settings.

Lecturing, course coordination, work integrated placements and industry links (policy and advocacy).

Dr Sebastian Cordoba is leading an RMIT partnership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) to undertake a Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Work Integrated Learning  placement opportunities for social work students. See here for more details.

Monday to Wednesday

• Doctor of Philosophy, RMIT University 
• Bachelor of Social Work (Hons 1st Class), RMIT University

Several years of social work direct practice experience, working with children and families. Currently a senior policy advisor and human rights advocate for the Australian Association of Social Workers, including working with the International Federation of Social Workers at the United Nations.