Field Education Coordinator

Join the Field Education Coordinator - Social Work role at EDU Holdings Limited.

About EDU
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.

About The Role
The Field Education Coordinator is a social work academic who provides professional leadership and support for field placements within Ikon Institute's Bachelor and Master of Social Work degrees. In this role, you'll apply your social work knowledge to the coordination, delivery, and assessment of placements, ensuring they meet both academic and professional standards. You'll oversee all aspects of the program, from securing high-quality real-world learning opportunities for students to coordinating support for students, field educators, and host organizations throughout the entire process. Ultimately, you'll ensure that every social work student gains the necessary experience to achieve course learning outcomes and demonstrate the required AASW practice standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Placement Management: Oversee all systems for coordinating field placements, build and maintain relationships with community and government organizations to secure diverse opportunities for students. Work with the Work Placement Team to administer agreements and ensure compliance with Australian Social Work Education Accreditation Standards.
• Student and Staff Support: Recruit, train, and support Academic Liaison Visitors to ensure they are well-equipped for their roles. Design and deliver workshops to prepare and support students for their placements, fostering a positive and supportive culture across the program.
• Quality & Compliance: Collaborate with academic staff to develop policies and resources, maintain records of student performance, and assess applications for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Ensure academic operations align with regulatory frameworks such as AQF, AASW, ESOS, and the National Code.
• Leadership & Development: Attend key meetings, complete required reporting, and engage in scholarly practice and professional development, modelling Ikon's core values.

Education, Experience & Skills

• Eligibility for AASW membership
• Bachelor Degree or higher in Social Work with a minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience
• Experience supervising social work students on field placements
• Knowledge of higher education requirements and AASW standards
• Knowledge of the human services sector in Australia and contemporary social work practice
• Knowledge of contemporary social work teaching, learning and assessment, academic role, modes of delivery, and the needs of student cohorts
• Passion for social work education that prepares graduates to respond effectively to disadvantage and distress in society
• Excellent communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and group facilitation skills
• Willingness to undergo a National Police and Working with Children check, if required

Why Join Us?

• A supportive team with a community-focused culture that values every contribution
• Career progression and opportunities to grow
• A positive and engaging work environment
• Daily breakfast supplied
• Training and Development opportunities with a professional development allowance
• Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and 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 kelly.white@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.

Location: Erskineville, New South Wales, Australia