Description:
About the Role
Field Education Liaison Officers supports Master of Social Work (Qualifying) students during placement and acts as a bridge between the college, students, and field agencies, ensuring students receive appropriate learning opportunities and support during their placement subject.
About The Opportunity
Join our new Master of Social Work (Qualifying) program and help shape the next generation of social workers.
As a Field Education Liaison Officer you will:
- Conduct site visits & evaluations – Regularly check in with social work students and field supervisors, conducting site visits, assessments, and problem-solving any challenges that arise.
- Ensure educational & ethical standards – Help integrate social work theory with practice, ensures compliance with ethical guidelines, and facilitates reflective learning through supervision and feedback.
About You
You hold a Social Work degree recognised by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and have a minimum of 5 years of post-graduate social work practice experience. You excel in conducting liaison visits via Zoom and maintaining regular check-ins with students and supervisors throughout placement periods. Your skills include marking student placement work, assessing progress, and providing support to students in difficulty.
You are adept at facilitating communication with multiple stakeholders, even under time constraints, and have varied availability during office hours. You are willing to travel to agency sites if required and can work with or learn the Moodle Learning Management System and In Place. Based within Australia, you can attend campus when requested. A current National Police Clearance Certificate and Working with Children Check are essential for this role.
Why work with us
- Opportunities to grow within the organization
- $1,500 professional development allowance
- Incredibly committed and supportive team of student-centric professionals
- Flexibility to work from home during non-teaching hours (For Academic staff)
- Be part of a fast-growing organization working in an agile environment
- Acknowledge education is part of UP Education group – Be part of a leading education provider: https://www.up.education/
Join the Acknowledge Education Team: Igniting Potential, Fostering Growth!
Acknowledge Education is a leading training provider with campuses throughout Australia offering a variety of courses in a range of industries such as health, community services, social work, business, civil construction and hospitality. In our 139-year history in education, we remain true to our mission to stay a challenging, relevant and creative leader in the education industry
True to our name, we acknowledge and celebrate the unique aspirations and achievements of every student. From our roots as an English language school in Victoria, we've evolved into a national academic powerhouse, with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Brisbane educating over 6,000 students every year.
To find out more about us, please visit https://www.acknowledgeeducation.edu.au/about-us/
To Apply:
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