Field Education Coordinator (Social Work)

Permanent, full-time position with free onsite parking.

An exciting opportunity to support Field Education placements for Social Work students.

Be an integral part of Excelsia University College’s life-transforming global Christian learning community.

About the School of Social Work

Social Work is the College’s newest school and was established in 2020. Excelsia offers the Master of Social Work (Qualifying), the Graduate certificate of Social Science and the Graduate Diploma of Social Science. Students can expect to explore subjects such as sociology, psychology, and anthropology, gaining a well-rounded understanding of human behaviour and societal dynamics. Each course emphasises practical applications, ensuring that students develop the necessary skills and competencies for real world social work.

About The Role

Primary Responsibilities Are To:

• Support students undergoing placements through supervision and liaison visits
• Network with social workers to expand Field Education Placement opportunities.
• Assist with recruitment, training and ongoing support of casual supervisors and liaison officers
• Work with the academic lead for field education to ensure the learning activities of field education are current and operated effectively and efficiently.

Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, applicants must address the selection criteria below and attach their response as a separate document in the application process.

Qualifications And Professional Standing:

• A minimum five years full-time post-qualifying practice experience.
• Hold a Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Degree.
• Be eligible for membership with AASW.

Essential:

• Committed Christian involved in a local congregation.
• An understanding of current and emerging trends in social work education and training.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with staff and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Technological literacy and experience in developing online communication tools and previous experience in online education is desirable.
• Evidence of a capacity to contribute to effective administration.

About Us

Excelsia University College was founded in 1983 as Australia’s first Christian arts college and, together with Indiana Wesleyan University, we are part of a global Christian learning community with big plans to take Christian higher education to the next level in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Excelsia Benefits

• Maximise your “take home” income through our Salary Packaging scheme.
• Enjoy flexible and family friendly policies, providing generous leave and working conditions.
• Experience working in a culturally rich environment, with opportunities to engage in spiritual devotions.
• Upskill with our substantial Excelsia tuition discount to eligible staff and their immediate families.
• Our employees have access to a financial wellbeing app that offers instant access to earned wages, the ability to save before you’re paid, financial education and much more.

This full-time position is based in Pennant Hills.

How To Apply

If you meet the above criteria, you have a great opportunity to join our Christian community. Please provide your application with resume and covering letter addressing the position criteria via this website. If you have any queries regarding the position or application process, please contact us via work@excelsia.edu.au.

Excelsia is a smoke free campus.