Practice Education Lead – Social Work Field Placements

Up Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

PD allowance

Health insurance discounts

Fast-moving private provider

Job summary

Acknowledge Education is recruiting a Field Placements Coordinator to manage and coordinate field placements for our social work courses, including the newly implemented Masters of Social Work. The role supports student readiness for placements and ensures compliance with AE standards and regulatory bodies.

You will lead material development, oversee assessments, and drive professional development while collaborating with industry partners to deliver high-quality placement experiences and strong

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.
• A 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 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.

Education

Post-graduate qualification in Social Work

Eligibility for membership in relevant professional bodies

Job description

Acknowledge Education is recruiting a Field Placements Coordinator to manage and coordinate field placements for our social work courses, including the newly implemented Masters of Social Work. The role supports student readiness for placements and ensures compliance with AE standards and regulatory bodies.

You will lead material development, oversee assessments, and drive professional development while collaborating with industry partners to deliver high-quality placement experiences and strong