Practice Education Coordinator - Social Work

Acknowledge Education; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual PD allowance ($1,500)

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Acknowledge Education is seeking a Coordinator to oversee field placements for social work programs and to teach in the newly launched Master of Social Work. You will ensure students are prepared academically and practically for placements, while maintaining compliance with regulatory frameworks.

You will lead placement induction, oversee assessment to meet learning outcomes, and engage with agencies to enhance onboarding.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' post‑qualification relevant industry experience.
• Willingness to undertake at least 20 hours of continued professional development each year.
• High professional and ethical conduct, resilience, and a collaborative approach to both teaching and industry engagement.
• Strong understanding of theory and practice in the relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and develop current, relevant material for fieldwork placements.
• Oversee the assessment process to align with learning outcomes, ensuring quality and compliance with AE standards and regulatory bodies.
• Engage in professional development to enhance teaching quality and stay current with emerging practices.
• Deliver engaging placement induction programs and ensure students meet requirements for successful placements.
• Incorporate feedback from agencies to enhance onboarding processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure adherence to WHS policies and participate in investigation and resolution of incidents.

Skills

Leadership in placements

Teaching

Industry engagement

Education

Post-graduate qualification in Social Work

Eligibility for professional body membership

Job description

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.

Job Description

This role involves the coordination of field placements for our social work courses and teaching our newly implemented Masters of Social Work Course. You'll be pivotal in ensuring students are prepared academically and practically for their work placements. You'll ensure proactive compliance with regulatory framework, enhance student engagement and ensure academic success through effective placements. You'll teach the next generation of social workers.

Responsibilities Include

• Provide leadership and develop current, relevant material for fieldwork placements.
• Oversee the assessment process to align with learning outcomes, ensuring the quality and compliance of the program with AE standards and regulatory bodies.
• Engage in professional development to enhance teaching quality and stay current with emerging practices.
• Deliver engaging placement induction programs and ensure students meet the requirements for successful placement experiences.
• Incorporating feedback from agencies to enhance the onboarding process.
• Collaborate with all relevant stakeholders to ensure adherence to WHS policies and procedures; Actively participate in the investigation and resolution of incidents.

Qualifications

You’ll have a post‑graduate qualification in Social Work, or a related discipline along with eligibility for membership in relevant professional bodies. In addition, you’ll have:

• 3+ years' post‑qualification relevant industry experience.
• Willingness to undertake at least 20 hours of continued professional development each year.
• High professional and ethical conduct, resilience, and a collaborative approach to both teaching and industry engagement.
• A strong understanding of theory and practice in the relevant discipline.

Additional Information

Why join AE

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
• Acknowledge Education is part of UP Education group – a leading education provider: https://www.up.education/

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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.