Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

The School of Nursing and Midwifery are excited to share a fixed-term opportunity for the role of Placement Officer, commencing as soon as possible until 31 March 2027.

The Placement officer position is a part-time 0.8FTE opportunity based at the Logan campus, supporting Nursing and Midwifery disciplines to deliver the placements. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will undertake a range of administrative tasks relating to placements.

The role will be part of the Clinical Placement Office and will work closely with both professional and academic staff from the Nursing and Midwifery disciplines, under the guidance of the Placement Team Leader.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 5 range $79,705 - $89,416 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $93,254 - $104,616 per annum.

Qualifications

We are seeking a team member who is motivated, highly organised and experienced administrators/placement officers who thrive in a dynamic fast paced work environment. Ability to work in a team, high attention to detail, and intermediate to advanced software skills are required. Placement experience would be beneficial.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing administrative support for student placement including the allocation, coordination, and/or management of placement programs.
• Utilising placement software to manage the ongoing placement requirements and accurate reporting, as needed.
• Attending meetings of relevance to the role, including placement officer meetings at the School and Health Group, discipline-specific meetings for Nursing and Midwifery as required.

Additional Information

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• A wide range of Learning and Development opportunities.
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme.
• Opportunities for internal mobility.
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities.

How to Apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the 'About You' criteria and the position description).
• Current curriculum vitae, including name and contact details.

Further Information
For further information about this role, please contact Karen Carrington, Team Leader WIL/Placements on 07 3382 1407 or [email protected].

Closing Date: Monday, 5th May 2025 at 5:00pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.