Practice Education Liaison Officer - Social Work

Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development allowance

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Acknowledge Education in Perth, WA, invites applications for a Practice Education Liaison Officer – Social Work to support Master of Social Work placements and bridge theory with practice.

You will mentor students, collaborate with placement supervisors and agencies, and help learners grow confident, capable professionals within Australian social work standards. This is a full-time role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Social Work (or higher) and eligible for AASW membership.
• At least 5 years of post-qualification social work experience.
• Solid understanding of social work practice in an Australian context.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to give constructive feedback and manage sensitive situations professionally.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide social work students through practice education placements.
• Build positive relationships with placement agencies, supervisors and academic teams.
• Conduct placement meetings and visits to monitor progress and learning outcomes.
• Facilitate induction and integration seminars, as required.
• Provide structured supervision and support student wellbeing as needed.
• Maintain accurate placement records and documentation in line with AASW requirements.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor/Master of Social Work

Job description

About Acknowledge Education

Acknowledge Education is entering an exciting new chapter. With a refreshed leadership team and a renewed focus on innovation, growth and student success, we're building on our 139-year legacy to shape the future of higher education and VET in Australia.

We deliver programs across health and community services, social work, engineering design and construction, hospitality and the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide.

As we continue to strengthen our academic programs and industry connections, we're looking for passionate professionals who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.

Job Description

Support future social workers as they turn classroom learning into real-world experience.

Are you an experienced social worker who enjoys mentoring others, building relationships and supporting the next generation of professionals?

At Acknowledge Education, we're looking for a Practice Education Liaison Officer – Social Work to join our Perth team on a full-time basis.

In this role, you'll support students undertaking their Master of Social Work (Qualifying) placements, working closely with students, placement supervisors and community organisations to ensure positive, meaningful learning experiences.

You’ll play an important role in helping students build their confidence, develop their professional skills and connect social work theory with everyday practice.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support and guide social work students throughout their practice education placements.
• Build positive relationships with placement agencies, supervisors and academic teams.
• Conduct placement meetings and visits to monitor student progress, provide feedback and support learning outcomes.
• Facilitate placement induction and practice-theory integration seminars, as required.
• Provide structured supervision to students were allocated.
• Identify and address placement challenges, student wellbeing concerns and learning needs in collaboration with the Practice Education Coordinator.
• Maintain accurate placement records, assessments and documentation in line with AASW requirements.

Qualifications

About you

You’ll bring practical social work experience, strong relationship-building skills and a genuine interest in supporting students as they develop into confident, capable professionals.

To Be Successful, You'll Need

• A recognised Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work or higher qualification, with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience working as a social worker.
• Recent social work practice experience and a sound understanding of social work practice within an Australian context.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to provide constructive feedback, support student learning and manage sensitive situations professionally.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence using technology and maintaining accurate records.
• Willingness to travel to placement agencies as required.

Experience in student supervision, practice education, mentoring or tertiary teaching would be highly regarded.

Additional Information

Why join Acknowledge Education

This is an opportunity to use your social work experience in a different and rewarding way, supporting future professionals while staying connected to the community services sector.

You’ll Also Enjoy

• Meaningful work – Help shape the next generation of social workers.
• Professional development – Access a $1,500 annual professional development allowance.
• Supportive colleagues – Work alongside a committed, student-focused academic team.
• Career opportunities – Grow your career within an evolving national education organisation.
• Employee benefits – Access health insurance discounts through Bupa.
• A growing organisation – Be part of Acknowledge Education and the wider UP Education group.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're passionate about social work and enjoy helping others develop their skills and confidence, we'd love to hear from you.

Acknowledge Education is part of UP Education, a leading education provider across Australia and New Zealand.

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