Description:
About the Role
We are looking for a Course and Fieldwork Coordinator (Community Services) to join our growing academic team at our Brisbane campus.
The Course and Fieldwork Coordinator (Community Services) is a state-based role, responsible for leading and managing the course delivery and academic work placement experiences for Community Services in Higher Education and VET in each state, ensuring students receive high-quality, real-world learning experiences, especially through fieldwork placements. Additionally, this role includes a teaching component of at least 2 subjects per term.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate the delivery of courses, identify work placement opportunities for our students and ensure that placements meet the requirements of the course and accrediting and legislative standards.
- Ensure coordinated delivery of courses at the campus level, undertaking subject coordination and academic support to sessional teaching staff.
- Ensure the quality, currency, and timely availability of learning and assessment materials for students and staff via the Learning Management System.
- Manage and report on student support activities and academic integrity matters related to fieldwork placements.
- Ensure that the quality, conduct, and integration of fieldwork placement within the discipline of Community Services and supports the overarching goal of preparing ethical, and competent community service practitioners.
- Deliver teaching, assessment and student consultation for relevant subjects as required (a minimum of 2 subjects per term)
- Collaborate with the Work Placement team, and ALG’s and Ikon’s industry partners to foster and manage stakeholder relationships, to coordinate student fieldwork placements in government and non-government agencies and ensure the fieldwork placement program operates effectively
- Act as the primary academic contact for fieldwork placements in the CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services and Bachelor of Community Services in each state.
- As the subject matter expert, contribute to the development, oversight, and supervision of fieldwork subjects in the programs.
- Undertakes assessment responsibilities and ensures that placement tasks and supervision arrangements meet the professional accreditation standards for community services.
- Oversee the work of Academic Liaison Visitors (HE) and workplace assessors (VET) who visit students at their fieldwork placement.
- Contribute to best practices in teaching, fieldwork placement and assessment and enhance Ikon and ALG’s reputation as a quality provider in community services education
- Actively develop and foster a positive and supportive culture in across all aspects of Community Services course delivery programs at the campus level.
About Us
EDU is an ASX-listed provider of tertiary education, specialising in Health and Community Services. We foster meaningful careers through high-quality education across our campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide. EDU operates
Australian Learning Group (ALG) : VET provider for international students. Learn more at alg.edu.au
Ikon Institute of Australia (Ikon) : HE provider for domestic and international students. Learn more at ikon.edu.au
Education, Experience, and Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Community Services, Social Work, Social Welfare, or Human Services, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.
- Desirable: A TAE41116/TAE40221 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or higher or willingness to undertake study within the first year of engagement.
- Full membership or eligibility for full membership of Community Work Australia (CWA).
- Knowledge of contemporary developments in fieldwork placement, supervision, and community services education and industry informed by continuing scholarship and/or practice.
- Demonstrated understanding of the accreditation requirements and Code of Ethics of Community Work Australia (CWA).
- Demonstrated experience in supervising community services students during fieldwork placements.
- Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to handle complex or sensitive matters confidentially and empathetically.
- Strong organisational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
- Proficiency inMicrosoft Office and ability to use business systems and databases effectively.
Why join us?
- Paid birthday leave
- Individual training budget for professional development
- Reward and recognition programs
- Breakfast supplies on campus
- Year-round engagement events
- Novated leasing options
- Everyday benefits and savings via Flare app
- Fun and diverse working environment
- CBD location with easy access to public transport
Diversity & Inclusion
We celebrate diversity and are committed to reflecting Australian society to better serve our students. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, sexually and gender diverse people, and individuals of all ages.
Next Steps
Apply online or send your resume and cover letter to trisha.singson@edu.com.au. Only applicants with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be notified.
We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our team!
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact The Team at EDU Corporate Services Pty Limited on , quoting Ref No. 1214929.