Lead Field Education in Social Work – Christian Academic

Excelsia University College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Family-friendly policies

Tuition discount for staff

Devotions and spiritually rich work环境

Job summary

Excelsia University College in Pennant Hills seeks a Level B/C academic to lead and oversee the Social Work field education program. The role focuses on delivering high-quality education within a caring Christian environment in a thriving, faith-based learning community.

Key responsibilities include developing practicum curricula, coordinating field educators and liaison staff, and ensuring robust placement preparation while aligning with ASWEAS standards.

Qualifications

• Committed Christian involved in a local congregation.
• Experience in field education (Field Educator or Liaison Officer).
• Teaching experience in higher education.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a qualified Social Worker.
• Record of professional activity and ideally research/publications.
• Awareness of trends in education and Social Work.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of the social work field education program.
• Oversee development and delivery of placement preparation and training.
• Contribute to curriculum development for field education.
• Manage Field Education Coordinators and recruitment of qualified casual staff.
• Ensure School activities are operated effectively and provide quality service to students and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Higher education teaching

Communication

Social Work field education

Education

Masters/PhD in Social Work

Job description

Excelsia University College in Pennant Hills seeks a Level B/C academic to lead and oversee the Social Work field education program. The role focuses on delivering high-quality education within a caring Christian environment in a thriving, faith-based learning community.

Key responsibilities include developing practicum curricula, coordinating field educators and liaison staff, and ensuring robust placement preparation while aligning with ASWEAS standards.