Social Work Education & Placements Lead

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

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