Practice Education Coordinator - Social Work

Acknowledge Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discounts through BUP

$1,500 annual PD allowance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Acknowledge Education is seeking a dedicated professional to coordinate field placements for social work courses and oversee the new Masters of Social Work program. You will lead the development of current, relevant material for fieldwork placements and ensure alignment with AE standards and regulatory bodies.

You will deliver engaging placement inductions, oversee assessments, stay updated with best practices, and collaborate with agencies to enhance onboarding while maintaining high ethical

Qualifications

• Post-graduate qualification in Social Work or related field.
• Eligibility for membership in relevant professional bodies.
• 3+ years' post-qualification industry experience in social work or placements.
• Commitment to at least 20 hours of continued professional development per year.
• Strong professional ethics, resilience, and collaborative teaching approach.
• Solid understanding of theory and practice in the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field placements for social work courses and Masters program.
• Oversee the assessment process to align with learning outcomes and regulatory bodies.
• Deliver placement induction programs and ensure students meet requirements for successful placements.
• Incorporate feedback from agencies to enhance onboarding processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure WHS policies and incident investigations are managed.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Curriculum development

Stakeholder engagement

Academic delivery

Education

Post-graduate qualification in Social Work or related discipline

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Job Description

• Permanent, Full Time
• Can be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Perth

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

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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