UP Education

Practice Education Coordinator - Social Work

UP Education · Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, Australia Posted 2026-10-15
Type
Full-time
Experience
1-3 yr
  • Permanent, Full Time
  • Can be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Perth

This role involves the coordination of field placements for our social work courses and teaching our newly implemented Masters of Social Work Course. You'll be pivotal in ensuring students are prepared academically and practically for their work placements. You'll ensure proactive compliance with regulatory framework, enhance student engagement and ensure academic success through effective placements. You'll teach the next generation of social workers.

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide leadership and develop current, relevant material for fieldwork placements.
  • Oversee the assessment process to align with learning outcomes, ensuring the quality and compliance of the program with AE standards and regulatory bodies.
  • Engage in professional development to enhance teaching quality and stay current with emerging practices.
  • Deliver engaging placement induction programs and ensure students meet the requirements for successful placement experiences.
  • Incorporating feedback from agencies to enhance the onboarding process.
  • Collaborate with all relevant stakeholders to ensure adherence to WHS policies and procedures; Actively participate in the investigation and resolution of incidents.

You'll have a post-graduate qualification in Social Work, or a related discipline along with eligibility for membership in relevant professional bodies. In addition, you'll have:

  • 3+ years' post-qualification relevant industry experience.
  • Willingness to undertake at least 20 hours of continued professional development each year.
  • High professional and ethical conduct, resilience, and a collaborative approach to both teaching and industry engagement.
  • A strong understanding of theory and practice in the relevant discipline.

Acknowledge Education is entering an exciting new chapter. With a refreshed leadership team and a renewed focus on innovation, growth, and student success, we are building on our 139-year legacy to shape the future of higher education and VET in Australia.

We deliver programs across health & community services, social work, engineering design & construction, hospitality, and the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Each year we support more than 8,000 students to achieve their goals.

Now, under new leadership, we are strengthening our academic vision, deepening industry connections, and investing in our people. If you’re looking to make an impact in an organisation with momentum, this is the right time to join us.

Why join AE

Now is the perfect time to join Acknowledge Education. With a refreshed leadership team and a renewed focus on innovation and growth, we’re building something special — and you can be part of it.

  • Opportunities to grow within the organisation
  • $1,500 annual professional development allowance
  • Incredibly committed and supportive team of student-centric professionals
  • Health insurance discounts through Bupa
  • Be part of a fast-moving, agile private provider where decisions turn into action quickly
  • Acknowledge Education is part of UP Education group – a leading education provider: https://www.up.education/

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.

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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