ABOUT STANLEY COLLEGE

Stanley College is a leading independent provider of Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training, delivering industry‑aligned, career‑focused education across campuses in Perth and Adelaide. We are committed to developing job‑ready graduates and fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace where our people can thrive.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a Sessional Position within the Academic Division, supporting students during professional or field education placements. The Placement Liaison Officer provides an academic link between students, host organisations, workplace or fieldwork supervisors, and Stanley College. The role involves scheduled liaison contacts and visits, monitoring student learning outcomes, contributing to placement assessment, and identifying and supporting the resolution of emerging academic placement issues. Working under the direction of the Fieldwork Placement Coordinator, the position operates in accordance with approved course, accreditation and placement requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Placement Liaison & Monitoring

• Act as the academic liaison point for allocated students, host organisations and workplace or fieldwork supervisors.
• Conduct scheduled placement contacts and visits through face-to-face or approved technology-enabled methods.
• Monitor student participation, supervision, placement progress and achievement of approved learning outcomes.
• Maintain professional and timely communication with students, supervisors and host organisations.

Learning & Placement Readiness

• Ensure students and supervisors understand placement learning outcomes, assessment requirements, scope of practice and responsibilities.
• Review learning agreements and placement plans and support the development of appropriate learning goals.
• Identify readiness concerns or significant changes to the placement environment and escalate them appropriately.

Placement Assessment & Academic Standards

• Gather and evaluate evidence of student learning and professional practice in accordance with approved assessment requirements.
• Contribute to formative and summative placement assessment, including reports, feedback and recommendations to authorised assessors.
• Apply consistent academic and professional standards and ensure assessment evidence is accurate and submitted within required timeframes.

Student Learning & Support

• Provide constructive feedback, academic guidance and reflective learning support throughout the placement.
• Support students to connect theory, ethical practice and professional standards with their workplace experience.
• Identify academic, professional, wellbeing or engagement concerns and refer students to appropriate academic or support services.

Supervisor & Host Organisation Engagement

• Support workplace and fieldwork supervisors to understand Stanley College expectations, assessment processes and escalation pathways.
• Respond to routine academic queries and provide appropriate guidance and resources.
• Gather feedback on placement quality and identify opportunities for improvement.

Records, Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate and timely records of placement contacts, visits, learning plans, assessment evidence, concerns and agreed actions.
• Provide placement progress and risk information to the Fieldwork Placement Coordinator and relevant academic leaders.
• Contribute to course monitoring, accreditation, quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification at least one AQF level higher than the discipline or professional field in which placement liaison is undertaken.
• Current professional registration, membership or practice eligibility where required by the relevant discipline or accrediting body.
• Relevant professional practice experience and an understanding of workplace or field education.
• Experience supporting students, supervising practice learning, conducting placement liaison or assessing professional practice is highly desirable.
• Valid driver’s licence and the ability to travel to placement locations.
• Ability to meet relevant screening, vaccination or clearance requirements applicable to the discipline.

Knowledge & Skills

• Sound knowledge of professional or field education, supervision, reflective practice and work-integrated learning.
• Understanding of relevant course requirements, professional standards, accreditation expectations, ethical obligations and scope-of-practice boundaries.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and conflict-resolution skills across students, supervisors, host organisations and academic teams.
• Ability to assess evidence of student learning, provide constructive feedback and make fair, evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong judgement and ability to identify, document and appropriately escalate risks and concerns.
• High-quality documentation, digital literacy and strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage placement activities across multiple locations.

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Highly organised, proactive and adaptable, with strong attention to detail.
• Professional, ethical and reliable, with a strong commitment to student learning and academic quality.
• Culturally responsive and committed to inclusive practice, cultural safety and respect for diversity.
• Collaborative and solution-focused, with the ability to manage sensitive issues professionally and maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Committed to confidentiality, academic integrity and continuous improvement.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU 

At Stanley College, you’ll be part of a people‑first organisation where your contribution genuinely matters. We offer a welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative workplace that supports professional growth while making a meaningful difference in students’ lives.

You’ll work alongside passionate, diverse colleagues in an environment that champions wellbeing, flexibility where possible, and recognition for your efforts. Most importantly, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing your work directly contributes to delivering career‑ready education and positive outcomes for students from all backgrounds.

Employee benefits

• Work in modern and centrally located campuses
• Flexible working arrangements, where operationally possible
• Employment Hero Perk Box access
• Staff discounts at CU29
• 24/7 access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 

At Stanley College, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. Inclusion is good for our team, our students, and the wider community. We are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly and equitably, regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age.

We strive to provide equality of opportunity and an inclusive experience for everyone who works at Stanley College.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment.

If this role aligns with your skills and aspirations, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter containing your experience and suitability for this role.