Fieldwork Partnerships Coordinator – Community Services

Acknowledge Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PD allowance 1500

Health insurance discount

Growth opportunities

Supportive team

UP Education group

Job summary

Acknowledge Education is seeking a Fieldwork Placement Coordinator for its Community Services program, based in Sydney. The role is permanent full time and focuses on coordinating student fieldwork, supporting industry partnerships, and contributing to teaching and assessment within higher education.

You will work with academic teams and external agencies to prepare graduates for professional practice, ensure compliance, and support student success.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification (AQF Level 8+) in Community Services, Welfare Work, Human Services, Social Work or a related discipline.
• At least three years of post-qualification industry experience in Community Services or Social Work.
• Strong understanding of theory, practice and professional expectations of the community services sector.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with ability to coordinate competing priorities.
• Willingness to undertake at least 20 hours of continuing professional development each year.
• Experience in fieldwork placement coordination or higher education program delivery is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fieldwork placements for Community Services students and match them with agencies.
• Develop and maintain teaching materials, deliver engaging learning experiences, provide timely feedback to students and support assessment.
• Prepare students for professional practice, monitor progress and address concerns with relevant staff.
• Maintain accurate placement and assessment records and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Build effective working relationships with placement agencies, supervisors and academic colleagues to strengthen placement processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Coordinating priorities

Stakeholder management

Education

Postgraduate qualification (AQF 8+) in Community Services or related discipline

Job description

Acknowledge Education is seeking a Fieldwork Placement Coordinator for its Community Services program, based in Sydney. The role is permanent full time and focuses on coordinating student fieldwork, supporting industry partnerships, and contributing to teaching and assessment within higher education.

You will work with academic teams and external agencies to prepare graduates for professional practice, ensure compliance, and support student success.