Social Work Field Education Liaison

Ikon Institute of Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Breakfast supplies all around the year

Training and Development opportunities

Birthday leave for permanent staff

Job summary

Ikon Institute of Australia seeks passionate Academic Placement Assessors (Academic Liaison Visitors) to join the Social Work program across multiple campuses, including Adelaide. The role supports students during community-based field placements, guiding learning and fostering partnerships with placement agencies.

You will monitor progress, provide feedback, and help integrate theory into practice while upholding culturally safe and ethical field education.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for AASW membership.
• Postgraduate qualification in social work or a related discipline at AQF level above the course being taught.
• Minimum of 3 years of social work practice.
• Knowledge of higher education requirements and AASW standards.
• Commitment to culturally safe and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student progress through liaison contacts and in-person visits.
• Act as the first point of contact for students and placement agencies.
• Complete liaison visits reports and assessment documentation on time.
• Assess integration of theory with practice and reflective learning.
• Provide guidance to Field Placement Coordinators on student learning and placement management.
• Make professional recommendations on placement outcomes (pass/fail).
• Identify emerging learning needs and risks in placements.
• Represent Ikon as the academic liaison in the field with professionalism.
• Participate in field education team meetings and continuous improvement discussions.
• Share best placement practices and contribute to program development.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Group facilitation

Cultural safety commitment

Education

Postgraduate social work qualification

AQF level above course taught

Job description

Ikon Institute of Australia seeks passionate Academic Placement Assessors (Academic Liaison Visitors) to join the Social Work program across multiple campuses, including Adelaide. The role supports students during community-based field placements, guiding learning and fostering partnerships with placement agencies.

You will monitor progress, provide feedback, and help integrate theory into practice while upholding culturally safe and ethical field education.