Social Work Field Education Coordinator

3 days ago

Lake Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia University of Wollongong Full time $92,681 - $114,764 per year

School of Social Sciences

  • 1 x Permanent/Continuing, part-time appointment (2.5 days per week/0.5FTE)
  • Level 6/7: $92,681 - $114,764 (pro-rata) + 17% Superannuation
  • Position can be located in Wollongong or Liverpool

Located within the School of Social Sciences, this role supports the implementation of the Social Work field education program under the guidance of the Field Education academic leader and Head of Social Work. A particular emphasis is placed on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and strengthening relationships with field placement agencies.

Key responsibilities include stakeholder engagement and relationship management, placement of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students in government and non-government agencies, and the development of quality operational outcomes in the ongoing management of the field education program in accordance with accreditation and legislative requirements.

Success in this role will require cultural knowledge and the ability to incorporate this knowledge into the development of quality operational outcomes in the ongoing management of the field education program. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of Aboriginal scholars within the School of Social Sciences and with the UOW Woolyungah Indigenous Centre.

How to Apply

You will be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process. Please also attach your CV to your application.

For further information about this position, please contact on Mim Fox at

Position Description

Closing Date: Tuesday 16 September 2025, 11:59 PM

The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion.  We value and acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally.

* This is an Identified position. The University of Wollongong (UOW) considers that being an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). The successful applicant is required to provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander heritage.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.

Note: This position has been classified as 'child-related work", more information is available within the position description

Note: this position is being re-advertised, if you have previously applied for this position, you do not need to submit another application

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