Course Coordinator - Health and Community Services

Acknowledge Education is a leading training provider with campuses throughout Australia offering a variety of courses in a range of industries such as health, community services, social work, business, civil construction and hospitality. In our 139-year history in education, we remain true to our mission to stay a challenging, relevant and creative leader in the education industry

True to our name, we acknowledge and celebrate the unique aspirations and achievements of every student. From our roots as an English language school in Victoria, we've evolved into a national academic powerhouse, with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Brisbane educating over 6,000 students every year.

To find out more about us, please visit https://www.acknowledgeeducation.edu.au/about-us/

As Course Coordinator for the Graduate of Health & Community Services, you will manage the successful ongoing delivery of the Bachelor of Community Services programs by overseeing academic staffing matters, coordinating program delivery, and ensuring a student-centric experience.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Develop curriculum, deliver courses, and assess students.
• Ensure programs meet industry standards and high-quality outcomes.
• Mentor teaching staff and conduct performance appraisals.
• Manage daily operations, including timetabling and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with academic policies and procedures; Maintain accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Participate in program reviews and updates and prepare reports for academic committees.

• Masters degree in social work or related welfare discipline, such as social work, counselling, psychology, or similar, with years of industry experience. (PhD Preferred, Masters Acceptable)
• Proven hands-on leadership experience with excellent program administration and organisational skills.
• Proven experience in academic leadership roles, preferably within an education setting, demonstrating the ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor staff.
• Familiarity with relevant education policies, procedures, and standards.
• Experience in maintaining academic quality and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.
• You will be an experienced and passionate academic professional with a strong background in community services education, proven track record in curriculum development, teaching, and program coordination, with strong ability to manage both academic and operational aspects of educational programs.

Why work with us

• Opportunities to grow within the organization
• $1,500 professional development allowance
• Incredibly committed and supportive team of student-centric professionals
• Flexibility to work from home during non-teaching hours (For Academic staff)
• Be part of a fast-growing organization working in an agile environment
• Acknowledge education is part of UP Education group – Be part of a leading education provider: https://www.up.education/

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We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.