Social Work Practice Education Liaison - Mentor Students

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 (Bupa)

Job summary

Acknowledge Education is seeking a Practice Education Liaison Officer – Social Work in Perth to support Master of Social Work (Qualifying) placements. You will collaborate with students, placement supervisors and community organisations to deliver meaningful, real-world learning experiences.

In this role, you will help students connect theory with practice, provide structured supervision and contribute to positive outcomes while working with the Practice Education Coordinator and academic teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work or higher with eligibility for AASW membership.
• At least 5 years post-qualification experience as a social worker.
• Experience in student supervision, practice education or tertiary teaching is highly regarded.
• Sound understanding of social work practice within an Australian context.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Willingness to travel to placement agencies as required.

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

Bachelor of Social Work

Master of Social Work

AASW eligibility

5+ years post-qualification experience

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Master of Social Work

AASW eligibility

Job description

Acknowledge Education is seeking a Practice Education Liaison Officer – Social Work in Perth to support Master of Social Work (Qualifying) placements. You will collaborate with students, placement supervisors and community organisations to deliver meaningful, real-world learning experiences.

In this role, you will help students connect theory with practice, provide structured supervision and contribute to positive outcomes while working with the Practice Education Coordinator and academic teams.