Social Work Field Education Liaison: Placements

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

Job summary

Sydney Met seeks a qualified Social Work Field Education Liaison Officer to support the delivery, quality and compliance of the Field Education Program within the School of Social Work, Human Services and Allied Health.

The FELO will develop placement partnerships, coordinate student placements, contribute to teaching and assessment, and provide clinical supervision while ensuring AASW accreditation standards are met. Strong stakeholder engagement and student wellbeing emphasis are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Social Work and eligibility for AASW membership.
• Experience in social work practice, field education, or student placement coordination.
• Knowledge of AASW accreditation and field education requirements.
• Experience teaching social work or field education units in higher education.
• Familiarity with Moodle or similar LMS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain placement partnerships with social work and community organisations.
• Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate student placements, including site visits.
• Contribute to teaching, assessment, and continuous improvement of field education units.
• Provide supervision, mentoring, and support to students during placement.
• Ensure compliance with AASW standards, accreditation requirements, and quality assurance processes.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, policies, and field education documentation.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, industry partners, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to school, institutional, and community engagement activities.
• Provide clinical supervision including individual or group supervision, reviewing supervision records, and providing formative assessment.
• Provide pastoral care and counsel students doing field education and respond to issues and concerns raised.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Student support

Education

Social Work degree

AASW membership eligibility

Tools

Moodle

Job description

Sydney Met seeks a qualified Social Work Field Education Liaison Officer to support the delivery, quality and compliance of the Field Education Program within the School of Social Work, Human Services and Allied Health.

The FELO will develop placement partnerships, coordinate student placements, contribute to teaching and assessment, and provide clinical supervision while ensuring AASW accreditation standards are met. Strong stakeholder engagement and student wellbeing emphasis are essential.