Field Education Coordinator

About SCEI-HE

Since 2007, Southern Cross Education Institute (SCEI) and its higher education arm, SCEI-HE (established in 2018), have been trusted providers of nationally recognised vocational and tertiary qualifications across Australia. Renowned for excellence, we deliver programs in Community Services, Early Childhood, Nursing, Aged Care, and Pathology, equipping over 20,000 graduates for rewarding careers in hospitals, aged care facilities, community services, and childcare centres.

Our AASW-accredited Master of Social Work (Qualifying) program, offered at our Victoria and South Australia campuses, prepares job-ready professionals through clear academic pathways and robust work placement networks. With plans to expand into Queensland, SCEI-HE is poised for further growth, driven by our dedicated team and commitment to transformative education.

The Opportunity

The Field Education Coordinator will be responsible for the oversight of all work placement aspects of the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) program. The role involves coordination and assessment of work placements, supervision of staff conducting work placements, and the planning and continuous improvement of work placements and assessments. The Field Education Coordinator may also undertake training and assessment activities, requiring necessary planning and preparation to ensure compliance with Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) accreditation standards.

Responsibilities & duties

• Managing aspects of work placements appropriate to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level, ensuring alignment of learning outcomes with learning activities and assessments.
• Completing timetabling and planning processes for work placements.
• Supervising and mentoring permanent and casual staff on assessing work placements.
• Conducting work-placement training and assessment.
• Attending placement facilities to supervise and assess students during work placements, including a minimum of liaison visits as required by accreditation standards.
• Monitoring and acting on student feedback, participation, academic progress, and attendance.
• Preparing semester work placement reports for the Academic Board, including data on placement outcomes and compliance.
• Managing the collation, moderation, and submission of results, as well as finalisation of grades, extensions, reviews, and instances of academic misconduct.
• Assisting the Academic Lead and other academic staff in activities as assigned, including building industry partnerships for placements.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills, and Attributes

Essential

• Minimum Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Work).
• Minimum of 5 years industry experience in Social Work
• Relevant experience in coordinating higher education (HE) work placements or in a similar role (desirable)
• Strong background in industry to meet regulatory requirements, including eligibility for membership of AASW.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.

Why Work for SCEI-HE?

• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Teach in modern environments designed to support innovative, student-centered learning.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team that values professional camaraderie and shared success.
• Commitment to Excellence: Contribute to a mission-driven institution focused on quality education and student outcomes.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from full or partial coverage of professional development and publication costs to advance your career.
• Forward-Thinking Community: Be part of a dynamic, education-focused institute shaping the future of community services.

SCEI-HE provides equal opportunity in employment to all suitably able people, without discrimination or harassment based on a personal characteristic, protected under the Equal Opportunity Act.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Southern Cross Education Institute - Higher Education is continually working towards increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce representation. We aim to attract, recruit, and retain Indigenous staff in various roles in our businesses.