Community Services Placement Coordination

Next Gem’s Community Services Placement Coordination Program is designed to support education providers in organising, managing, and supervising mandatory placements for students enrolled in:

• Diploma of Community Services
• Bachelor of Community Services
• Master of Community Services

As a specialised placement coordination partner, Next Gem manages the entire process — from securing host organisations and scheduling placements to supporting students throughout their placement and finalising all required documentation.
Our goal is to ensure every placement is structured, compliant, safe, and aligned with the training requirements of each institution.

Who Is This Program For?
This program is developed for education providers across Australia, including:

• Universities, TAFEs, private colleges, vocational education providers, training institutes or research organisations offering Community Services programs
• Institutions seeking a compliant, and safe placement solution
• Organisations wanting to partner with a coordinator that provides clear processes, complete documentation, and full audit readiness

Placement Requirements
The program is suitable for Bachelor of Community Services students in Australia who are required to complete placement hours as part of their course requirements:

• First Placement – 200 hours
• Second Placement – 200 hours

Our Process
The Community Services Placement Coordination Program operates under a professional and standardised workflow aligned with industry requirements and the specific needs of the institution.

1. Intake
   Collecting student details and placement requirements.
2. Host Matching
   Identifying and matching with suitable host organisations.
3. Pre-placement Prep
   Verifying documents and providing orientation.
4. Placement Start
   Coordinating induction and commencing placement activities.
5. Monitoring & Support
   Tracking progress and offering ongoing support.
6. Progress Updates
   Providing regular updates to education providers.
7. Completion
   Finalising all required placement documents.

Next Gem’s Role
Next Gem connects students, education providers, and host organisations to ensure placements run smoothly and provide maximum value:

• Students receive professional guidance, appropriate placement opportunities, and ongoing support.
• Education providers reduce administrative workload while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Host organisations welcome well-prepared students, minimise supervision pressure, and strengthen their future workforce pipeline.

Why Choose Us?

• Deep understanding of institutional requirements and industry standards
• Highly experienced team in the Community Services sector
• Transparent and structured coordination processes
• Strong commitment to enhancing students’ practical skills
• Resource optimisation for education providers and host organisations
• Suitable for a wide range of training models and institution sizes

Contact Us
We welcome the opportunity to collaborate with education providers seeking a streamlined and efficient placement coordination solution.

For all enquiries, please contact:
Email: team@nextgem.com.au
WhatsApp / WeChat: +61 493 381 432