Academic Lead in Field Education, Social Work

**A fantastic opportunity to support the learning experiences and outcomes of Social Work students**: - **Permanent full-time opportunity with free onsite parking**: - **Be an integral part of Excelsia College's life-transforming global Christian learning community** **About Us** Excelsia College was founded in 1983 as Australia's first Christian arts college and, together with Indiana Wesleyan University, we are part of a global Christian learning community with big plans to take Christian higher education to the next level in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Excelsia College has attained Self-accrediting Authority and is on a trajectory to achieve Australian University College status. **Excelsia Benefits** - Maximise your "take home" income through our Salary Packaging scheme. - Enjoy flexible and family friendly policies, providing generous leave and working conditions. - Experience working in a culturally rich environment, with opportunities to engage in spiritual devotions. - Upskill with our substantial College tuition discount to eligible staff and their immediate families. - Our employees have access to Wagstream, a financial wellbeing app that offers instant access to - earned wages, the ability to save before you're paid, financial education and much more. **About the Role** The role of Academic Lead in Field Education ensures provides students with quality and value-added education through the preparation and delivery of lectures and oversight of Field Education to facilitate student learning within a caring Christian environment. Primary responsibilities include: - Ensuring sufficient placement opportunities with non-government agencies, and government agencies (Federal, State and Local) - Supervise and assess Practicum Placements / Field Education as directed by the Head of School and as per the assessment guidelines; - Provide appropriate administrative support to the Head of School and other academic staff within the School to achieve efficient and effective operation of the School; - Promotion and professional representation of the School and its activities. **Selection Criteria** Qualifications and Professional Standing: - Hold a Postgraduate/Masters and/or PhD qualification in relevant Social Work discipline - Experience in field education either as a Field Educator (Supervisor) and/or Field Education Liaison Officer. - Experience teaching in a tertiary setting. - Minimum of 5 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker (10+ years desirable). - Member or eligible to be a member of the AASW Essential: - Committed Christian, involved in a local congregation. - A proven record of professional activities and ideally a record of research and academic publications. - An understanding of current and emerging trends in education as a whole and discipline Social Work in particular. - Demonstrated experience in building social work networks. - Demonstrated high level of skills in written and oral communication and information literacy and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. - Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to diversity and ability to work with students, staff, and administrators, including pastoral skills in mentoring staff and supporting students. - This full-time position is based in Macquarie Park._ **How to Apply** - Excelsia College is a smoke free campus._ **Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year **Benefits**: - Employee discount - Salary packaging - Work from home Application Question(s): - Are you eligible for membership with AASW? Work Authorisation: - Australia (required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in MACQUARIE PARK, NSW 2113