Fieldwork Placement Supervisor - Community Services

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

Job summary

Acknowledge Education on Sydney's Oxford Street Campus is seeking a Fieldwork Placement Supervisor for a full-time role. The position focuses on supporting Community Services students during fieldwork, coordinating with placement providers, the Course Coordinator, and Placement Team to ensure successful experiences.

You’ll build partnerships with industry and community partners, supervise student progress, and help meet assessment expectations while maintaining accurate records and delivering

Qualifications

• Post-Graduate Degree in area related to community work or social services.
• Minimum three years of practical experience in community services after qualification.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report-writing abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in higher education, student placements, or workplace learning.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with students, placement providers, and community stakeholders.
• Act as the primary liaison between students, host organisations, and the College during placements.
• Conduct placement liaison meetings to monitor progress and address concerns.
• Support students with placement requirements, learning goals, and assessment expectations.
• Assess and grade placement-related student work.
• Identify and escalate placement issues to ensure timely support and intervention.
• Maintain accurate records and provide updates to key stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organisation

Student support

Report writing

Education

Post-Graduate Degree in Community Services

Tools

InPlace

Moodle

RTO Manager

Job description

Fieldwork Placement Supervisor - Community Services

Full-time

Join Acknowledge Education

Acknowledge Education (AE) is a leading Australian education provider offering higher education and vocational programs across a range of disciplines. We are committed to delivering transformative learning experiences that prepare students for successful careers and meaningful contributions to their communities.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fieldwork Placement Supervisor to support our Community Services students throughout their fieldwork placement journey.

Based at our Oxford Street Campus in Sydney, this full-time role is ideal for a community services professional who is passionate about student success, stakeholder engagement, and developing the next generation of industry professionals.

Full-Time | Sydney (Oxford Street Campus)

About the Role

As the Fieldwork Placement Supervisor, you will act as a key link between students, placement organisations, and the College, helping to ensure students have a positive and successful placement experience.

Working closely with the Course Coordinator and Placement Team, you will provide guidance, support, and monitoring throughout the placement process while fostering strong relationships with industry and community partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with students, placement providers, and community stakeholders.
• Act as the primary liaison between students, host organisations, and the College during placements.
• Conduct placement liaison meetings to monitor student progress, provide support, and address concerns.
• Support students with placement requirements, learning goals, and assessment expectations.
• Assess and grade placement-related student work.
• Identify and escalation of placement issues to ensure timely support and intervention.
• Maintain accurate records and provide regular updates to key stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support regulatory and compliance requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Post-Graduate Degree in an area related to community work, social welfare, human services, social work or related roles.
• Minimum three year’s broad and relevant practical experience (post-qualification) in the community services industry.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A genuine commitment to supporting student learning and success.
• Experience in higher education, student placements, or workplace learning environments.
• Experience supporting international and culturally diverse students.
• Knowledge of InPlace, Moodle, or RTO Manager.
• Experience in student assessment, supervision, or mentoring.

Why Join Us?

At Acknowledge Education, you'll be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven team dedicated to making a positive impact on students' lives. We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to the future of the community services profession.

If you're passionate about education, student development, and building strong industry partnerships, we'd love to hear from you.

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we are attracting 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.