Placement Lead

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia UP Education Full time

Due to company growth, Acknowledge Education has an exceptional opportunity for a Placement Lead to join our team and play an integral role in ensuring an outstanding experience for each of our students as they become work-ready.


If you are an effective leader who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment and excels in building and sustaining meaningful relationships with stakeholders, then we would love to hear from you.


About the role:


As Placement Lead, you will source local field placement opportunities for Acknowledge Education and build relationships with host organisations to make Acknowledge Education the choice of partner.


Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Source local field placement opportunities
  • Utilise approved script that describes and promotes advantages of AE, its courses, teaching & learning and students
  • Gather agency testimonials
  • Maintain rapport with host organisations, including regular checkins
  • Obtain complete, accurate data to provide Placement Coordinator
  • Understand Agency placements available
  • Communicate placement opportunities to Placement Officer
  • Ensure student / placement requirements are compliant with ACWA requirements
  • Ensure KPI'S are met and are updated on in place
  • Maintain the highest level of professional conduct and behaviour in representing Acknowledge Education

About you
Proven ability in sourcing placements and relationship building.

Your outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels will be key to your success.

You will have excellent time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, and complete tasks within specified timeframes.

Excellent report writing skills and experience in using databases & online learning platforms are a must for this role.

Desirable attributes:

  • Previous experience working with vocational placement programs in an educational setting.
  • Experience in supporting international and multicultural students, with an understanding of the personal and academic challenges relevant to this student cohort.
  • Knowledge of in Place, RTO Manager and Moodle
  • Experience in a Sales Role achieving KPI'S.

Who are we?


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.

Over the past five years, AE has had substantial growth in all areas, particularly in Community Services across all four locations and has recently opened new campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth.


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.


Why work with us?
Acknowledge Education strives for success in everything we do with the strongest integrity. We provide outstanding facilities which give students the opportunity to learn, develop and assimilate into the Australian culture. We are a talented team of committed and student-centric educators and consider our students' success as our success.

We work passionately to help our students gain the practical skills required for future employment and you can play an integral part in their journey with us

To Apply:

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.

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