Practice Education Liaison Officer - Social Work

Up Education; Perth; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PD allowance

Health insurance

Career opportunities

Team support/positive culture

Job summary

Acknowledge Education, part of UP Education, is seeking a Practice Education Liaison Officer – Social Work in Perth to support Master of Social Work (Qualifying) placements. You will mentor students, coordinate with agencies and ensure meaningful learning experiences within an Australian context.

The role involves supervision, induction sessions and regular progress reviews to foster professional growth and placement success.

Qualifications

• Recognised Bachelor or Master of Social Work with eligibility for AASW.
• At least 5 years post-qualification experience as a social worker.
• Recent practice experience within an Australian context.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and supervise learners.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel to placement agencies.
• Experience in supervision, mentoring or tertiary teaching is valued.

Responsibilities

• 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 where 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.

Skills

Relationship building

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Feedback

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor/Master of Social Work

Eligibility for AASW

5+ years post-qualification experience

Job description

• Full-time

Company 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, ensuringwe’reattracting 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.