Field Placement Coordinator: Bachelor of Human and Community Services

With campuses in Adelaide and Melbourne, IBC Education is a higher education institution that will offer three courses in the human, community services and health fields.

Our purpose is to develop capable and resilient practitioners who contribute meaningfully to the wellbeing of individuals and communities Through a strong foundation in theory, practice and reflection, we will prepare graduates to respond effectively to the complex challenges facing community and health service delivery in Australia. We are guided by a commitment to ethical practice, continuous improvement, and social responsibility to ensure our graduates make a lasting and positive impact within the communities they serve.

IBC is a registered higher education provider (PRV 14412) currently seeking CRICOS accreditation with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency.

Field Placement Coordinators are responsible for sourcing, coordinating, and overseeing field placements for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Human and Community Services. The roles ensure that all placements meet academic requirements, industry standards, and professional expectations. As full members of the academic staff unit, Field Placement Coordinators will be responsible for teaching other units of study within the program.

Benefits

IBC Education is founded on strong values of social justice and inclusion, building partnerships with industry and students, to graduate practitioners who are competent and confident. To facilitate learning and teaching, class sizes will be small with specialised teaching rooms for skill development. IBC staff can expect flexible working arrangements and opportunities for scholarship opportunities with other disciples and industry. The IBC team will be inclusive and foster close working relationship with leadership and peers.

Key responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

a)             Industry partner development

(i)             Develop and maintain networks within the community services sector for the purpose of sourcing field placements

(ii)            Negotiate Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with partners

(iii)           Build relationships with agencies which will commit to offering quality field placements for our students

(iv)          Develop and maintain a database of industry contacts and student placements

 b)             Field Placement Coordination

(i)             Conduct comprehensive risk assessments of agency premises, maintain accurate records of risk assessments and ensure actions are taken to mitigate identified risks

(ii)            Identify and arrange placements as required

(iii)           Oversee field placements, working with agencies and students to maximise opportunities for successful placements

(iv)          Engage other lecturers in supporting field placements

(v)            Assess the effectiveness of placements and make improvements based on feedback

(vi)          Ensure placement activities comply with Community Work Australia accreditation and higher education standards and regulations.

c)             Course development and review

(i)             Develop and deliver specific units of the Bachelor of Human and Community Services, including Field Placement units

(ii)            Contribute to the continuous improvement of curriculum and student learning outcomes

(iii)           Participate in regular cycles of evaluation of coursework and teaching

(iv)          Provide feedback and support for peers as requested

(v)            Participate in regular cycles of evaluation of coursework and teaching

(vi)          Provide feedback and support for peers as requested

d)             Professional development and scholarly activity

(i)             Engage in practice which demonstrates currency and relevance in understanding theory and practice related to the field placements

(ii)            Engage in scholarship and scholarly activity

(iii)           Record and integrate scholarly advances into learning and teaching practices

(iv)          Participate in and contribute to professional academic development

e)             Learning and teaching

(i)             Assess and grade student assessment tasks in a moderated environment

(ii)            Provide students with opportunities for consultation.  For sessional Lecturers, 2 hour per week per unit is required.  For full-time Lecturers, 2 hours per week per unit is required

(iii)           Maintain accurate and secure records of student attendance, assignment submission and grades for each unit

(iv)          Manage and populate as needed the Learning Management System unit website, including duties such as preparing site content and interacting with students for the seamless operation of course units

(v)            Contribute to the administration of our courses as required

(vi)          Be alert and responsive to issues related to student wellbeing and safety and ensure appropriate referral pathways are implemented

(vii)         Deliver high quality learning opportunities to students from diverse backgrounds.

(viii)        Other duties as required by the Course Coordinator

Required qualifications and experience

1.             Strong links to the human and community services sector. Eligibility for membership of a professional association, such as Community Work Australia or the Australian Association of Social Workers

2.             Post graduate qualification in human and community services, or closely related discipline or relevant professional skills.

3.             An established background of three years or more, post-qualification, in the human and community services sector.

4.             Demonstrated experience in unit co-ordination and assessment.

5.             Knowledge of contemporary teaching, learning and assessment principles relevant to the human and community services discipline and experience in implementing these principles

6.             Proficient in the use of digital tools and technology platforms for data management, communication and reporting

Desired qualifications and experience:

1.     An established background of two years or more in leading, designing, developing, and managing learning and teaching units in human and community services.

 2.     Demonstrated experience in the delivery of a course in human and community services in a higher education setting

 3.     Active in scholarship that informs teaching and relevant professional development as reflected in publications, conference presentations, membership of professional association and research

 Personal attributes:

1.     Strong interpersonal skills

2.     Excellent oral and written communication

3.     Creative problem-solver

4.     Ability to respect confidentiality and privacy

5.     Must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a current working visa for Australia

For further information please contact:

Dr Sharon McCallum. Academic Dean, IBC Education.

Email: dean@ibc.education