Practice Education Coordinator - Master of Social Work
Core
Establish the practice education function for a new Master of Social Work program, developing placement partnerships, systems, and processes to support high-quality professional placements.
Role type
Practice Education Coordinator (new program build)
Builds
A sustainable professional placement model and network for a new social work degree
Domain
Higher Education / Social Work
Required skills
Social work qualification, practice education experience, partnership development, policy creation, student coordination, regulatory compliance, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
AASW membership eligibility, knowledge of social work accreditation, industry engagement, complex problem judgement, planning and administration
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop relationships with placement providers and field educators; Identify suitable placements across health, community services, government and related sectors; Establish placement policies, procedures, systems and resources; Coordinate student preparation, matching, monitoring and assessment; Support students, field educators and academic staff throughout placements; Ensure arrangements meet AASW and regulatory requirements; Maintain placement agreements, records and compliance documentation; Develop a scalable model to support future student growth
Seniority
Mid-level, program builder