Turn Your 500-Hour Placement into a Social Work Job Complete your academic requirement. Build local experience. Get job-ready. Are you a Master of Social Work student struggling to find a suitable placement or worried about what comes after your placement? At STUDY AND WORK, we don’t just help you complete your 500-hour industry placement. We position your placement as a pathway to employment. Why Our Placement is Different Many students complete their placement… and then start job hunting from scratch. Our approach: We place you with organisations that are open to: Future employment opportunities Strong professional references Real, hands-on social work responsibilities Building your local experience and network Because in today’s job market, Australian experience is the key to getting hired. What You Will Gain Academic Outcome Complete your 500-hour field placement Meet your university’s practicum requirements Career Outcome Local Australian social work experience Professional referee from your host organisation Industry exposure in areas such as: Community services Mental health Family and youth services Disability and aged care Settlement and multicultural support Increased employability after graduation Potential pathway to ongoing employment (subject to performance and availability) Our Placement Support We take care of the entire process: Placement matching with suitable host organisations Coordination with your university requirements Qualified supervision arrangements Placement documentation and onboarding support Ongoing guidance throughout your placement Placement Fee – Success-Based $2,200 placement fee ✔ Payable only after your placement is successfully secured ✔ Satisfaction Guarantee – If the placement does not provide meaningful and relevant experience aligned with social work learning objectives, we will arrange a suitable replacement. No placement. No fee. Who Should Apply Students enrolled in Master of Social Work Students requiring 500 hours of placement Students seeking relevant Australian experience and job pathways International students aiming to improve employment and sponsorship prospects Limited Opportunities – Apply Early Delays in placement can delay your graduation. Secure your placement now and start building your career in social work.
