EOI Casual Social Work Field Education Liaison Officer

· Express your interest now in upcoming opportunities to provide oversight to Social Work students undertaking their field placement

· Consult with students and staff about learning goals and assessment processes

· Casual position, with flexibility according to student requirements

· Be an integral part of Excelsia College’s vision to make a better world through active participation in a life-transforming global Christian learning community.

About Us

Excelsia 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 College has attained Self-accrediting Authority and is on a trajectory to achieve Australian University College status.

About the Role

The role of Field Education Liaison Officer reports to the Field Education Coordinator. Primary responsibilities include:

· To provide general oversight of the field education placement.

· To consult with the Field Education Coordinator and student/s about placement structure, learning goals and assessment processes.

· To provide support for students undertaking field education components of study which evaluates students’ ability to integrate theory to practise, critically reflect, understand and respond to diverse needs and situations, and to practise creatively.

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:

· Eligible for full membership of the AASW

· A minimum five years full-time post-qualifying practice experience.

· Clinical or practical supervision experience.

Essential:

· An understanding of current and emerging trends in Social Work and training.

· Willingness to travel to placement sites mid-term and end of term to conduct placement meetings.

· Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with colleagues from diverse cultural, religious, gender and socio-economic backgrounds.

· A keen awareness of issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities in various contexts, and support student learning and engagement with these diverse populations

· 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.

This is a casual position based in Macquarie Park.

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 addressing the position criteria via work@excelsia.edu.au. If you have any queries regarding the position or application process, please contact us via the above email address.

Excelsia College is a smoke free campus.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $60.00 – $85.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you eligible for membership with AASW?

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in MACQUARIE PARK, NSW 2113