At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in their social work placements and ensure high-quality education experiences.
- Company: Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology, a leader in diverse and inclusive education.
- Benefits: Join a passionate team with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Other info: Collaborative environment focused on student wellbeing and quality outcomes.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while shaping the future of social work education.
- Qualifications: Qualified social worker with AASW membership eligibility and experience in field education.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
The Field Education Liaison Officer (FELO) plays a critical role in supporting the delivery, quality, and compliance of the Social Work Field Education Program within the School of Social Work, Human Services and Allied Health. Reporting to the Head of School/Deputy Head of School and working under the guidance of the Field Education Coordinator, the FELO is responsible for:
- Developing and maintaining placement partnerships with social work and community organisations
- Coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating student placements, including site visits
- Contributing to teaching, assessment, and continuous improvement of field education units
- Providing supervision, mentoring, and support to students during placement
- Ensuring compliance with AASW standards, accreditation requirements, and quality assurance processes
- Maintaining accurate records, reports, policies, and field education documentation
- Building positive relationships with students, staff, industry partners, and stakeholders
- Contributing to school, institutional, and community engagement activities
- Providing clinical supervision including individual or group supervision, reviewing supervision records, and providing formative assessment
- Providing pastoral care and counsel to students doing field education and responding to issues and concerns raised by students and staff
Selection Criteria:
- Qualification in Social Work and eligibility for AASW membership.
- Experience in social work practice, field education, or student placement coordination.
- Knowledge of AASW accreditation and field education requirements.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
- Strong communication, organisational, and relationship management skills.
- Ability to provide student support, supervision, and mentoring.
- Commitment to quality, compliance, diversity, inclusion, and student wellbeing.
- Eligibility for AASW Mental Health Accreditation or experience providing clinical supervision.
- Experience teaching social work or field education units in higher education.
- Experience with course accreditation, compliance, and quality assurance activities.
- Familiarity with Moodle or similar Learning Management Systems.
- Established professional networks within the social work or community services sector.
About you:
You are a qualified social work professional with eligibility for AASW membership, who is passionate about supporting students and contributing to high-quality field education experiences. You will bring relevant professional practice experience, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and an understanding of the requirements of social work education and student placements. You will be confident working collaboratively with students, academic staff, placement providers, and industry stakeholders, while maintaining a strong focus on student wellbeing, professional standards, compliance, and quality outcomes. You will also demonstrate:
- Qualification in Social Work and eligibility for AASW membership
- Experience in social work practice, field education, or student placement coordination
- Knowledge of AASW accreditation and field education requirements
- The ability to build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- A collaborative and student-centred approach.
- The ability to manage sensitive student and placement matters professionally and confidentially.
- A commitment to inclusive and culturally responsive education.
- A proactive approach to identifying issues and supporting positive placement outcomes.
- Strong communication, organisational, and relationship management skills
- Ability to provide student support, supervision, and mentoring
- Commitment to quality, compliance, diversity, inclusion, and student wellbeing
About us:
Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology (Sydney Met) is a leading higher education institution in Australia that provides socially responsible, culturally engaged, and high-quality education to diverse cohorts of students. Sydney Met currently delivers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Business and Entrepreneurship, Information Technology and Social Work. Driven by passionate people, robust governance and strategic direction, Sydney Met aspires to become a self-accredited college in the near future leading to a University College by 2030. At Sydney Met, the belief is that education can transform people's lives and careers, no matter where they come from or their background. The vision is to offer responsive and responsible education to students from diverse cultures, aiming to produce a well-rounded, ‘beyond job-ready graduate’. This is embedded in the Sydney Met Advantage, a commitment to empower students through high-quality education, intercultural competence and leadership capability.
Social Work Field Education Liaison Officer in Sydney employer: Sydney Met
Sydney Met is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth of its staff while fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture. As a Social Work Field Education Liaison Officer, you will have the opportunity to engage with diverse stakeholders, contribute to meaningful student experiences, and ensure high standards of education in a vibrant Sydney location, all while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a commitment to employee wellbeing.
