Acknowledge Education
Role type: Permanent, Full-time
Join the Acknowledge Education Team: Igniting Potential, Fostering Growth!
Acknowledge Education is a leading training provider with campuses throughout Australia offering a variety of courses in industries such as health, community services, social work, business, civil construction, and hospitality. With a 139-year history in education, we strive to remain a challenging, relevant, and creative leader in the industry. We value and celebrate the unique aspirations and achievements of every student. From our humble beginnings as an English language school in Victoria, we have grown into a national academic powerhouse with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Brisbane, educating over 6,000 students annually. To learn more about us, please visit our website at https://www.acknowledgeeducation.edu.au/about-us/.
About the Role:
As a Placement Officer, your responsibility will be to match students with placement opportunities that will provide them with relevant experience in preparation for a career in Community Services. This role offers a great opportunity for someone interested in entering the field of Education/Teaching as you will work closely with academic teams. We are a close-knit team that is passionate about supporting students in their educational and career journeys. You will work in a multicultural environment, collaborating with colleagues and students from around the world.
Key tasks include:
– Screening, matching, and placing community services students into field placement opportunities
– Connecting, engaging, and supporting a diverse range of international students to meet placement requirements
– Providing clear, trusted, and timely communication with the ability to adapt interpersonal skills
– Managing relationships with partner agencies
About you:
– Relevant experience or understanding of the welfare sector/community services
– Strong interest in supporting students and providing them with an outstanding overall experience
– Experience using Moodle and/or other relevant student management systems (preferred)
– Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
– Genuine enthusiasm for a fast-paced growth work environment
– Team player who enjoys collaboration
Why work with us:
– Opportunities for growth within the organization
– $1,500 professional development allowance
– Supportive and dedicated team of student-centric professionals
– Flexibility to work from home during non-teaching hours (For Academic staff)
– Be part of a fast-growing organization in an agile environment
– Acknowledge Education is part of the UP Education group – a leading education provider (https://www.up.education/)
To Apply:
We appreciate and value the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, therefore questions regarding your identity help us ensure a fair and inclusive interview process. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity
To apply for this job please visit www.seek.com.au.