Job Summary
- $97,503 - $107,932 pa plus 17% superannuation
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 28th Oct 2024
- Darwin > Casuarina
The Field Education Coordinator will support the National Mental Health Pathways to Practice program. The purpose of this program is to attract and retain allied health professionals to the mental health sector by providing supervised placement opportunities across a range of locations, including non-metropolitan regions.
The program aims to improve the placement experience for students and graduates in mental health by exposing them to less intensive service settings, with the aim to build capacity and retention in the mental health sector. The Field Education Coordinator will work collaboratively with key stakeholders in Darwin, focusing on engagement with member organisations to establish and run a shared placement model for the University’s Social Work students.
Some of the other key responsibilities of the Field Education Coordinator will include (but not limited to):
The part-time work pattern for this pivotal position will be Thursday and Friday every week with flexibility available on the remainder of the FTE 0.1.
The successful candidate will be a passionate professional in the field of Social Work, have completed a tertiary qualification in Social Work and have the eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
They will require 5 years relevant post-qualifying practice experience, with a focus on supporting mental health and wellbeing.
Some of the other key position capabilities include:
A position description is attached.
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