Academic Placement Assessor (Academic Liaison Visitor)
Core
Academic Placement Assessor supporting Social Work students in community-based field placements by monitoring progress, assessing theory-to-practice integration, and making pass/fail recommendations.
Role type
Academic Liaison Visitor / Fieldwork Placement Assessor
Builds
High-quality field education experiences for Social Work students
Domain
Higher Education / Social Work
Required skills
Social work practice experience, knowledge of AASW standards, higher education requirements, reflective practice assessment, stakeholder mediation, culturally safe practice, policy compliance (AQF, ESOS, ASWEAS)
Preferred skills
Lecturing, tutoring, subject development experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Monitor student progress via liaison contacts including in-person visits; assess student ability to integrate theory with practice; make professional recommendations on placement outcomes; act as academic representative in the field; identify learning needs and risks; participate in field education team meetings.
Seniority
Mid-level professional (minimum 3 years experience)