* Permanent/Continuing, part-time appointment (14 hours per week)
* Level 6/7: $94,998 - $117,633 (pro-rated) + 17% Superannuation
* Located across our Wollongong and Liverpool Campuses
About the Area
The Faculty of Arts, Society and Business brings together disciplines across Business, Education, Law, Social Sciences, Creative Arts, Humanities and Liberal Arts. The Faculty is committed to developing graduates who think critically, act creatively and engage globally.
About the Role
The Field Education Coordinator is responsible for implementing and managing the Social Work field education program, ensuring high quality placement experiences that meet accreditation, legislative and professional standards. You will build and maintain strong relationships with government and non government agencies, coordinate student placements, and support students, supervisors and field educators throughout the placement lifecycle.
The role involves conducting pre placement interviews, monitoring student progress, addressing issues as they arise, and contributing to induction sessions, integration workshops and supervisor training. You will also support continuous improvement of field education processes, maintain accurate records and systems, and contribute to School operations and student-focused events.
This role suits someone with social work qualifications, strong relationship building skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage complex tasks with professionalism and care. The position is part time at 14 hours per week, worked across Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Work Locations
This position will work across Wollongong and Liverpool campuses (with Hybrid opportunities). Travel may be expected between the two campuses. Placement finding and support to students on placement will primarily focus on the Sydney region, as well as the geographical footprint of the Social Work program at UOW.
Closing Date
Sunday 17 May 2026, 11:55 PM.
Legal and Diversity Statements
As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University's employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation.
The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.
This position has been classified as 'child-related work'; more information is available within the position description.
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