Social Work Practice Education Liaison — Mentor Students

Acknowledge Education; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Acknowledge Education in Perth is seeking a Practice Education Liaison Officer – Social Work to support Master of Social Work placements, mentor students, and bridge classroom learning with field practice.

You will build relationships with placement agencies, coordinate supervision and feedback, attend meetings, and help students develop professional skills while aligning with AASW requirements and Australian context.

Qualifications

• A recognised Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work, with eligibility for AASW.
• At least 5 years post-qualification experience as a social worker.
• Sound understanding of Australian social work practice.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and support student learning.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide social work students during practice education placements.
• Build positive relationships with placement agencies, supervisors and academic teams.
• Conduct placement meetings and visits to monitor progress and provide feedback.
• Facilitate placement induction and practice-theory integration seminars as required.
• Provide structured supervision to students where allocated.
• Identify and address placement challenges and student wellbeing concerns.
• Maintain accurate placement records and documentation in line with AASW requirements.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Feedback & mentoring

Organisational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor/Master of Social Work

Job description

Acknowledge Education in Perth is seeking a Practice Education Liaison Officer – Social Work to support Master of Social Work placements, mentor students, and bridge classroom learning with field practice.

You will build relationships with placement agencies, coordinate supervision and feedback, attend meetings, and help students develop professional skills while aligning with AASW requirements and Australian context.