Placement Liaison Officer

About the Role:

Acknowledge Education is seeking passionate Social Workers, Psychologists, Counsellors and Case Managers to work as Placement Liaison Officers for our Community Service Programs. Join our Academic team and support students throughout their Placement programs. This role involves using your industry experience and expertise to assist our students through their placements, assuring they are able to meet expectations and thrive through these experiences.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance relationships with stakeholders to secure student placements.
• Act as the primary contact for fieldwork placements, coordinating student support and evaluating activities.
• Organize student information sessions, orientation presentations, and ensure liaison services meet compliance standards.
• Manage placement records, assess student performance, and identify and address any placement issues promptly.
• Comply with organizational policies and contribute to team meetings and professional development initiatives.

About you:

• Hold a Post Grad degree or higher in community work, social welfare, human services, Psychology or related fields,
• Three or more years of relevant industry experience.
• Commit to ongoing professional development with at least 20 hours annually.
• Demonstrate leadership capabilities with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in data entry, database management, and online learning platforms, with strong report writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently under minimal supervision.

Desirable:

• Experience with higher education and facilitating workshops.
• Familiarity with supporting international and multicultural students.
• Proficiency in InPlace, RTO Manager, and Moodle.

About Acknowledge Education:

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/  

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/

To Apply: 

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.