Fieldwork Placement Coordinator - Community Services

Up Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development allowance

Health insurance discounts

Opportunities for growth

Dynamic private provider environment

Job summary

Acknowledge Education seeks a Fieldwork Placement Coordinator to manage fieldwork placements for Community Services students and collaborate with industry partners, teaching teams and students. This permanent, full-time role is based at Oxford St, Surry Hills.

You will coordinate placements, support assessment and provide timely feedback to students, helping them progress toward professional practice while upholding regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Community Services, Welfare Work, Human Services, Social Work or related discipline.
• At least three years of relevant post-qualification industry experience in community services or social work.
• Strong understanding of theory, practice and professional expectations in the sector.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to high professional and ethical standards and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess placement requirements and coordinate student-to-agency matching.
• Develop and maintain teaching materials and deliver engaging learning experiences.
• Prepare students for professional practice and monitor progress.
• Maintain accurate placement and assessment records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Build effective relationships with placement agencies, supervisors and academic colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Collaborative approach

Education

Postgraduate qualification AQF Level 8+

Job description

Fieldwork Placement Coordinator - Community Services

• Full-time

Acknowledge Education is entering an exciting new chapter. With a refreshed leadership team and a renewed focus on innovation, growth, and student success, we are building on our 139-year legacy to shape the future of higher education and VET in Australia.

We deliver programs across health & community services, social work, engineering design & construction, hospitality, and the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Each year we support more than 8,000 students to achieve their goals.

Now, under new leadership, we are strengthening our academic vision, deepening industry connections, and investing in our people. If you’re looking to make an impact in an organisation with momentum, this is the right time to join us.

Are you an experienced Community Services professional looking to make a meaningful impact on the next generation of practitioners? We are seeking a Fieldwork Placement Coordinator to coordinate student placements, support industry partnerships, and contribute to high-quality teaching and learning within our Community Services program that prepare our graduates for real-world success.

About the role:

• Permanent, Full Time
• Based on Oxford St, Surry Hills

Coordinate fieldwork placements for Community Services students while contributing to teaching, assessment and student support. Work with academic teams and industry partners to prepare students for professional practice and ensure placement and academic requirements are met.

Key responsibilities

• Assess placement requirements, coordinate student-to-agency matching, deliver placement inductions and work with industry partners to support successful placement experiences.
• Develop and maintain relevant teaching materials, deliver engaging learning experiences, support assessment and provide timely, constructive feedback to students.
• Prepare students for professional practice, monitor student progress, identify students requiring additional support and collaborate with relevant staff to address concerns.
• Maintain accurate placement and assessment records, ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and accreditation requirements, and contribute to moderation and continuous improvement activities.
• Build effective working relationships with placement agencies, supervisors and academic colleagues to strengthen placement processes and enhance student outcomes.

About you

You are an experienced Community Services, Human Services, Welfare Work or Social Work professional who is passionate about developing future practitioners. You bring a strong understanding of industry practice, a collaborative approach and the ability to support students as they transition into professional environments.

You will ideally have:

• A postgraduate qualification (AQF Level 8 or above) in Community Services, Welfare Work, Human Services, Social Work or a related discipline.
• At least three years of relevant post-qualification industry experience in Community Services, Human Services, Human Welfare or Social Work.
• A strong understanding of the theory, practice and professional expectations of the community services sector.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate competing priorities and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• A commitment to high professional and ethical standards, student engagement and continuous improvement.
• A willingness to undertake at least 20 hours of continuing professional development each year.

Experience in fieldwork placement coordination, tertiary teaching, academic assessment or higher education program delivery will be highly regarded, but is not a requirement. If you have strong community services industry experience and are looking to move into Higher Education, this role is for you.

Now is the perfect time to join Acknowledge Education. With a refreshed leadership team and a renewed focus on innovation and growth, we’re building something special — and you can be part of it.

• Opportunities to grow within the organisation
• $1,500 annual professional development allowance
• Incredibly committed and supportive team of student-centric professionals
• Health insurance discounts through Bupa
• Be part of a fast-moving, agile private provider where decisions turn into action quickly

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuringwe’reattracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.