Job Description Are you passionate about building strong industry connections and helping students succeed in their careers? Acknowledge Education is seeking a Partnership and Placement Manager to lead student placement and stakeholder engagement strategies across our Early Childhood Education programs. Reporting to the National Engagement Manager (IEM), this role is central to ensuring our students experience high-quality placements that prepare them for the workforce, while strengthening partnerships with industry, alumni, and the wider professional network. As Partnership and Placement Manager, you will play a leading role in connecting our students with meaningful and compliant placement opportunities. You’ll work closely with lecturers and trainers to ensure that all partnerships meet ACECQA and ESOS Act requirements while also providing a supportive and enriching experience for students. Your day-to-day will include: Sourcing, negotiating, and securing field placement opportunities Building and maintaining strong relationships with industry partners, alumni, and graduates Overseeing placement quality and resolving issues when they arise Beyond this, you’ll also manage our industry contact database, maintain strong stakeholder relationships, and use host feedback to continuously improve the placement process.
