Placement Liaison Officer
Core
Academic liaison supporting students during professional or field education placements, acting as the link between students, host organisations, and supervisors.
Role type
Sessional academic placement liaison officer
Builds
Career-ready graduates for Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training
Domain
Higher Education / Vocational Training / Work-Integrated Learning
Required skills
Professional practice experience, understanding of workplace/field education, ability to assess evidence of student learning, constructive feedback provision, risk identification and escalation, high-quality documentation, digital literacy, organisational skills
Preferred skills
Experience supporting students, supervising practice learning, conducting placement liaison, assessing professional practice, valid driver's licence, ability to travel
Technologies
Approved technology-enabled methods for liaison
Responsibilities
Act as academic liaison point for students and host organisations; conduct scheduled placement contacts and visits; monitor student participation and learning outcomes; review learning agreements and support development of learning goals; gather and evaluate evidence of student learning; provide constructive feedback and academic guidance; support workplace supervisors with college expectations; maintain accurate records of placement activities; escalate risks and concerns appropriately
Seniority
Sessional, hands-on IC