Fieldwork Placement Supervisor - Community Services

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Full-Time | Sydney (Oxford Street Campus) About the Role As the Fieldwork Placement Supervisor, you will act as a key link between students, placement organisations, and the College, helping to ensure students have a positive and successful placement experience. Working closely with the Course Coordinator and Placement Team, you will provide guidance, support, and monitoring throughout the placement process while fostering strong relationships with industry and community partners. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain positive relationships with students, placement providers, and community stakeholders. Act as the primary liaison between students, host organisations, and the College during placements. Conduct placement liaison meetings to monitor student progress, provide support, and address concerns. Support students with placement requirements, learning goals, and assessment expectations. Assess and grade placement-related student work. Identify and escalate placement issues to ensure timely support and intervention. Maintain accurate records and provide regular updates to key stakeholders. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support regulatory and compliance requirements. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Essential Qualifications & Skills Post-Graduate Degree in an area related to community work, social welfare, human services, social work or related roles. Minimum three year’s broad and relevant practical experience (post-qualification) in the community services industry. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report-writing skills. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. A genuine commitment to supporting student learning and success. Desirable Experience in higher education, student placements, or workplace learning environments. Experience supporting international and culturally diverse students. Knowledge of InPlace, Moodle, or RTO Manager. Experience in student assessment, supervision, or mentoring. Why Join Us? At Acknowledge Education, you'll be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven team dedicated to making a positive impact on students' lives. We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to the future of the community services profession. If you're passionate about education, student development, and building strong industry partnerships, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the next generation of Community Services professionals. 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. Join Acknowledge Education Acknowledge Education (AE) is a leading Australian education provider offering higher education and vocational programs across a range of disciplines. We are committed to delivering transformative learning experiences that prepare students for successful careers and meaningful contributions to their communities. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fieldwork Placement Supervisor to support our Community Services students throughout their fieldwork placement journey. Based at our Oxford Street Campus in Sydney, this full-time role is ideal for a community services professional who is passionate about student success, stakeholder engagement, and developing the next generation of industry professionals.