Community Engagement and Placement Manager

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/  

About the role

You will play a pivotal role in implementing placement and stakeholder engagement strategies for all AE’s Community Services Higher Education and VET programmes. Reporting directly to the Industry Engagement Manager (IEM), this role involves sourcing, developing, and managing local industry partnerships to ensure high-quality field placement opportunities for AE students.

Key Accountabilities will include:

• Local Industry Engagement & Partnership Development - Source & secure local placement opportunities; collaborate with lecturers/trainers to ensure compliance of partnerships with ACWA requirements; Negotiate MOUs with partners; Collaborate with the IEM to execute engagement plans and regional strategy
• Student-centric approach - Proactively manage resolution of agent relationships matters; escalate student-related matters to Senior Lecturer; Collect, analyze and utilise feedback from agencies to enhance the processes of the students; Maintain industry relationships to assess the quality & effectiveness of student education.
• Compliance - Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team in ensuring that the Student Handbook is always up-to-date and compliant; Ensure all placement vacancies are vetted by the Senior Lecturer

About you

• Proven successful experience in Business Development and/or stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated experience in building industry partnerships.
• Ability to work independently and balance multiple demands.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends to meet deadlines.
• In-depth understanding of community services or related sectors and placement processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in utilising relevant technology and reporting tools.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Ability to work under pressure and to work as part of a team

Why work with us

• Ongoing commitment to your growth with $1,500 professional development allowance
• Work with senior leadership in the business; professional growth opportunities available
• Pivotal role where you will help drive industry engagement strategy for AE’s courses
• Integral role that secures placement opportunities for students to acquire the necessary skills for a fulfilling career
• Great fit for someone eagers to make a positive impact on business strategy
• Be a part of the fast-growing, dynamic & innovative dual sector training provider
• Incredibly committed and supportive team of student-centric professionals

To Apply:

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