Casual Social Work Field Education Liaison for Impact

Excelsia University College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Close to public transport

Job summary

Excelsia University College – Pennant Hills NSW is seeking a Casual Social Work Field Education Liaison Officer to oversee field education placements for social work students. The role involves coordinating placement structure, learning goals and assessments, and supporting student reflection and practice integration.

Based in Pennant Hills, the casual position requires alignment with Excelsia’s Christian mission and a minimum five years post-qualifying experience, with membership in the AASW

Qualifications

• Field Educators must be eligible for full membership of the AASW.
• Minimum five years full-time post-qualifying practice experience.
• Experience in a higher education setting would be an advantage.
• Respect the Christian mission of Excelsia University College.
• An understanding of current and emerging trends in Social Work.
• Technological literacy in a wide range of desktop applications to support reporting and analysis role requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and cooperatively work with colleagues from diverse cultural, religious, gender and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Proven organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Full Australian Working Rights.

Responsibilities

• To provide general oversight of the field education placement for specific students undertaking their social work field education placements.
• To consult with the Field Education Coordinator, Field Educator, and student/s about placement structure, learning goals and assessment processes.
• To provide support for students undertaking field education components of study which evaluates students’ ability to integrate theory and practice, critically reflect, understand and respond to diverse needs and situations within the placement setting.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organisational skills

Diversity awareness

Tech literacy

Education

Eligible for full membership of the AASW

Job description

Excelsia University College – Pennant Hills NSW is seeking a Casual Social Work Field Education Liaison Officer to oversee field education placements for social work students. The role involves coordinating placement structure, learning goals and assessments, and supporting student reflection and practice integration.

Based in Pennant Hills, the casual position requires alignment with Excelsia’s Christian mission and a minimum five years post-qualifying experience, with membership in the AASW