Edith Cowan University Hiring for Placement Officer (Social Work) Job at Western Australia Full Time

ECU’s Social Work course seeks to develop students’ ability to work within a complex, uncertain and contested social work practice environment by developing their professional competencies. The Field Education component is an important element for student development and an integral part of the Bachelor of Social Work degree.

We are seeking to appoint an appropriately experienced and qualified placement support officer with excellent organisational, administrative computer/system skills to assist in supporting our placement program. Familiarity or proficiency with the “SONIA” placement system will be highly regarded.

The focus of the role is operational and administrative support of the placement program, which involves liaison and activities with students, staff and external agencies. This position will be a “SONIA” specialist: leading the administration of, and inputs into, the system, developing the processes and workflows that facilitate and improve the functionality and levels of support, liaising with Business/Software support on technical issues, and guiding others to use the system proficiently.

As a member of the Field Education Unit, the role may also assist in establishing, supporting and managing partnerships with field placement providers, and supporting our students on placement, to facilitate placements opportunities that comply with AASW requirements and meet the individual student’s learning needs.

Ideally, we would like the role to work over the week, but we are very happy to discuss hours and flexibility.

The successful applicant will possess:
Strong administrative and governance skills, from demonstrated experience in providing efficient administrative support within a large organisation (experience within Social Service agencies is desirable but not essential);

Effective interpersonal skills and team skills, with the ability to build strong professional relationships; and

A working knowledge of SONIA, or similar placement systems, and familiarity with placement programs (knowledge of Social Work placements would be advantageous).

Some flexibility around hours of work and contingency for additional hours would be desirable.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

Benefits & Remuneration

This part-time, ongoing positions attract a remuneration of $73,257 – $81,404 pa (HEW 5 per annum pro rata) plus 17% university superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities .

Contact

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact A/Prof Vicki Banham on 6304 5530 or [email protected] for more information.

How to Apply

Please upload a copy of your CV plus a statement (maximum of 2 pages) addressing the four (4) points listed above.

Closing Date

Applications close on Sunday 13 March 2022, at 11.30pm (AWST).

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.