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Permanent full time position Convenient location in Sydney CBD opposite Hyde Park Work for an ASX 200 organisation focused on student outcomes
ACAP is seeking an experienced individual for the role of Placement Partnerships Advisor. The successful candidate will have a record of assessing and placing students in suitable locations according to course requirements and requirements of the agency. The successful candidate will also have strong networking and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. The candidate we seek will ideally have: • • • • • • • •
Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in student placement or other relevant qualification Demonstrated understanding of student placement and course requirements Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders Strong negotiation and influencing skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong teamwork and collaboration skills Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills Intermediate MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills
What we can do for you: • • • • • • • •
Flexible work arrangements Study assistance up to 100% reimbursement (subject to conditions) First class modern facilities Career progression and development pathways Collegial and collaborative environment with the aim of academic excellence Mobility within the organisation and locations Health & Wellbeing packages which includes free counselling for employees and family, discounted gym membership, movie tickets, discounts on travel, accommodation and insurance Salary packaging and novated leasing
About us: We are ACAP, the Australian College of Applied Psychology. We’re a tertiary education institute that specialises in psychology, counselling, social work and criminology and part of the Navitas Group. 35 years ago we opened our doors and sought to provide aspiring practitioners a modern approach to understanding the human mind and behaviour, through applied learning. This approach to teaching is what makes us different. It’s why curious minds choose to learn and develop their skills with us. ACAP is proud to hold Self Accrediting Authority with TEQSA, the body that governs higher education quality in Australia. We were the first non-university higher education provider to offer a range of qualifications recognised by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC). Our range of courses are also recognise by The Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), The International Coach Federation (ICF) and the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Our smaller classes and flexible studying options help each student navigate their journey in their own way. Visit acap.edu.au. Diversity and Inclusion: Navitas promotes and embraces an inclusive and diversified workforce. We believe equality, flexibility and diversity in the workplace will deliver a rich and collaborative environment for our employees, students and clients. As such, we encourage applications from women, sexually and gender diverse people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people of various faiths and beliefs and people with disabilities. Successful candidates will require full working rights in Australia and to undergo a criminal records check & working with children check. Applications must be received by 5 October 2018. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to James Boggs, Campus Student Experience Manager, ACAP on
[email protected] To learn more about the commitment Navitas has to learning, teaching and scholarship, please visit our website: http://learningandteaching-navitas.com/
Position Description Title:
Placement Partnerships Adviser
Division:
Careers and Industry
Reports to:
Campus Student Experience Manager
Functional Report:
National Placement Operations Manager
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Overview and Objectives of the Position:
The Placement Partnerships Adviser is responsible for assessing each potential placement agency to ascertain the best fit between students on placement, course requirements, and the needs of the agency and its client populations. The role is accountable for aligning the needs of the students with the requirements of the agency. The position directly reports to the ACAP Campus Manager and functionally reports to the National Placement Operations Manager. This position works closely with student placement team members on all campuses and Discipline members to ensure potential placements meet course requirements. Placement agencies may include: Community organisations, non-government organisations, government services and departments, private sector organisations, counselling agencies, faith-based services, coaching organisations, social welfare and casework organisations, human services organisations, and other suitable organisations able to meet placement requirements. 2. Key relationships ▪
National Placement Operations Manager
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ACAP Campus Student Experience Manager
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Placement Unit Team
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Chairs of Disciplines, through their field education specialists or proxy
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Agencies and organisations in the human services sector
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ACACP Students
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Academic staff
3. Key result areas (Areas of accountability and responsibility)
Key Result Area
Specifically Agreed Tasks and Objectives
Preparation for students
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Preparation for agencies
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Delivery of placement program
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Knowledge Management
Prepare and assess students according to distinct criteria as guided by each Discipline and the relevant accrediting body Advise and guide students on their placement requirements Prepare students for placement interviews Respond to all enquiries from students in a timely manner
In conjunction with Placement Development team and Discipline requirements, complete and assess agency checklist and audit prior to accepting agency into the program Train and prepare agency prior to first student, and for subsequent years a refresher training (to cover risk, induction, safety training and other topics as required) Respond to high risk or injury in a placement and in conjunction with a Discipline Academic implement mitigation plans and agency exit from program. Liaise with and visit placement agencies as needed
Assess and audit agencies according to placement requirements and suitability prior to accepting agency into the program Match students to agencies according to student suitability, agency criteria and in accordance with relevant Discipline requirements Ensure the placement program follows specified timeframes each trimester i.e. interview period, secondary interviews, allocating students to placements etc.
KPI Success rate of student placements
Student feedback and survey conducted during and after placement
Number of agencies successfully admitted to placement program Agency feedback and survey conducted at the end of each placement Response rate and time for emergency circumstances
Successful delivery of placement program each trimester Students appropriately matched to placement agencies
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record keeping
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data accuracy
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central source of knowledge
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relevant academic information management
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sharing data
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reporting
timeliness of reporting to match academic needs and College academic calendar
4. Selection Criteria (Qualifications, Skills and Experience)
Essential skills and experience • • • • • • • •
Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in student placement or other relevant qualification Demonstrated understanding of student placement and course requirements Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders Strong negotiation and influencing skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong teamwork and collaboration skills Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills Intermediate MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills
Desirable skills & experience • Experience in the human services field – social work or counselling preferred • Experience in the higher education sector, particularly with placements • Skills and experience in presenting to groups Experience with student placement management s
