Company Description

About Us

At Acknowledge Education, we’ve been transforming lives through education for over 139 years. From our beginnings as an English language school in Victoria, we’ve grown into a national education provider with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Brisbane, supporting more than 6,000 students every year.

We pride ourselves on being bold, innovative, and student-focused. Our mission is simple: to challenge, stay relevant, and lead with creativity in the education sector — while celebrating the unique aspirations and achievements of every student.

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Job Description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Course Coordinator to lead our Bachelor of Community Services programs. This is a leadership role where you’ll shape the future of community services education, oversee academic excellence, and ensure our students graduate ready to make a difference in society.

This is more than an administrative role — it’s about being a driver of innovation, a mentor to academic staff, and a champion of a student-centric experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead & Inspire – Mentor and support academic staff, conduct appraisals, and foster a culture of excellence.

Shape Curriculum – Develop, review, and deliver engaging programs that meet industry and accreditation standards.

Elevate Student Experience – Ensure teaching and assessment practices remain student-focused and impactful.

Drive Quality & Compliance – Maintain academic integrity, oversee program reviews, and ensure alignment with regulations.

Operational Leadership – Oversee timetabling, resources, and program delivery to keep everything running smoothly.

Qualifications

About You

We’re looking for a dedicated academic professional who’s passionate about shaping the future of community services. You’ll bring:

Qualifications: PhD in Social Work or related welfare discipline (preferred), or Master’s degree with significant industry experience.

Leadership: Proven academic leadership experience with strong organisational and program management skills.

Compliance & Quality Focus: Familiarity with accreditation standards and education policies.

Teaching Expertise: Strong background in curriculum development, teaching, and program coordination.

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (or willingness to complete).

Additional Information

Why work with us

• Opportunities to grow within the organization
• $1,500 professional development allowance
• Incredibly committed and supportive team of student-centric professionals
• Flexibility to work from home during non-teaching hours (For Academic staff)
• 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/

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.