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/
Job Description
About the Role
- Permanent, Full Time Role
- Based in Perth CBD, In Office
The Placement Officer holds a vital position within Acknowledge Education (AE), overseeing the effective coordination of student placements into meaningful and compliant learning opportunities. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills and a steadfast commitment to meeting regulatory standards. This will be a 100% office based position.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage placement demand, ensure regulatory compliance, and review student documentation.
- Conduct one-on-one interviews to assess placement needs and match students with agencies.
- Coordinate student interviews with placement agencies and track placement progress.
- Confirm placements, send confirmation emails, and ensure all documents are uploaded to InPlace.
- Assign Liaison Officers for ongoing student support and escalate placement concerns when necessary.
- Respond to student queries and collect feedback for placement improvement.
Qualifications
About you
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in education or customer service.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Familiarity with InPlace or similar placement management systems.
- Commitment to maintaining compliance with regulatory bodies.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Willingness to undergo training on new systems and technologies.
Additional Information
- Opportunities to grow within the organization
- $1,500 professional development allowance
- Incredibly committed and supportive team of student-centric professionals
- 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.
