Fieldwork Placement Supervisor - Community Services

Support students. Build industry connections. Help shape future community services professionals.

Are you an experienced Community Services professional who enjoys mentoring others, building relationships and helping students turn their learning into real-world experience?

At Acknowledge Education, we're looking for a passionate and organised Fieldwork Placement Supervisor – Community Services to join our Brisbane team.

Based at one of our Brisbane campuses, you'll play an important role in supporting students throughout their fieldwork placement journey, working closely with community organisations, placement supervisors and academic teams to help students develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed.

This is a great opportunity to use your industry knowledge in an education setting while making a meaningful difference to the next generation of community services professionals.

Why join Acknowledge Education?

-Make a real difference – Support students as they develop practical skills and confidence in the community services sector.

About the role

Reporting to the Course Coordinator – Community Services, you'll play an important role in supporting students and host organisations throughout the fieldwork placement process.

Working closely with our Fieldwork Placement and Academic teams, you'll monitor student progress, facilitate placement liaison meetings and provide guidance to help students successfully complete their practical learning requirements.

About you

You'll bring practical community services experience, strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in supporting the next generation of professionals.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and conduct placement liaison meetings with students and host organisations to monitor progress and provide support.; Build and maintain positive relationships with community organisations, agency supervisors and internal stakeholders.; Guide students through placement learning goals, assessment requirements and workplace challenges.; Review and grade placement assessments, providing constructive feedback to support student development.; Identify and escalate placement concerns, working collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes.; Maintain accurate placement records and support compliance with relevant course accreditation requirements.; Contribute to continuous improvement of placement processes and the overall student experience.

Requirements

A postgraduate qualification in Community Services, Social Work, Social Welfare, Human Services or a related discipline.; A minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification industry experience within the community services sector.; Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage confidently with students, educators and industry partners.; Excellent written communication, reporting and organisational skills.; The ability to manage competing priorities, work collaboratively and provide guidance and support to students.; Experience supporting students in vocational or higher education settings.; Experience working with international students and culturally diverse cohorts.; Familiarity with InPlace, RTO Manager or Moodle.

Benefits

Stay connected to industry – Build relationships with placement agencies, community organisations and education professionals.; Enjoy a varied role – Combine student mentoring, placement supervision, assessment and stakeholder engagement.; Be part of something bigger – Join a growing national education provider committed to quality education and student success.