Placement Officer

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

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.

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.

Why join AE 

Now is the perfect time to join Acknowledge Education. With a refreshed leadership team and a renewed focus on innovation and growth, we’re building something special — and you can be part of it. 

• Opportunities to grow within the organisation 
• $1,500 annual professional development allowance 
• Incredibly committed and supportive team of student-centric professionals 
• Health insurance discounts through Bupa 
• Be part of a fast-moving, agile private provider where decisions turn into action quickly 
• Acknowledge Education is part of UP Education group – a leading education provider: https://www.up.education/ 

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students. 

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.