Partnership & Placement ManagerHybrid

Join the Acknowledge Education Team: Igniting Potential, Fostering Growth!

Acknowledge Education is a leading Australian training provider with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Brisbane. With 139 years of history, we offer courses across industries like health, business, hospitality, and construction. Educating over 6,000 students annually, we stay true to our mission of being a dynamic and innovative leader in education.

About the Role

The Partnership & Placement Manager plays a vital role in implementing placement, stakeholder engagement, and career development strategies for higher education and VET programs.

Reporting directly to the National Engagement Manager, this is a permanent, full-time role based in Sydney, NSW. This position is responsible for sourcing, developing, and managing local industry partnerships to ensure high-quality field placement opportunities for Acknowledge Education students. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Source, negotiate, and secure student placement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with CWA and ESOS Act requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, alumni, and key stakeholders.
• Oversee a high-quality Industry & Career Development (ICD) program for students.
• Collect and analyse feedback from host organisations to improve student readiness.
• Address placement issues and escalate concerns as needed.

About you

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in industry engagement, stakeholder management, community services or social work fields.
• A diploma or degree in Community Services, Social work, Management, or a related discipline is preferable but not required.
• Experience in building and maintaining industry partnerships and executing stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Proven track record of successful business development and program management.
• Understanding of placement processes and compliance requirements in higher education and VET sectors.

Why work with us

• Opportunities to grow within the organization.
• A hybrid and flexible approach to working.
• Competitive Remuneration.
• AE offers a diverse environment that embraces equity and inclusion. 
• $1,500 professional development allowance.
• Incredibly committed and supportive team of student-centric professionals.
• 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.

We value diversity and strive to attract candidates from all backgrounds, reflecting the richness of our student community. Identity-related questions are voluntary, and candidates may choose not to respond.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fairness, equity, and a consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and supported.