Job Reference: 993825

About the Role:
In this key operational role, you will provide executive support for key school initiatives, operational projects and support in the design and implementation of practicum experiences for our students. You’ll play a central part in ensuring the smooth delivery of core services, including the development of impactful operational improvements and process efficiencies across the School. You will be working closely with the School Business Manager, Head of School, Deputy Heads of School, Practicum Program Coordinator and other key stakeholders.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate and ensure the smooth delivery of School operations by working collaboratively with the SBM and key University service providers.
• Act as a recognised authority on school operations, providing advice and support to both administrative and academic staff.
• Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies, including recommendations on resource allocation and operational enhancements.
• Assist the SBM in staffing processes, including recruitment coordination, local induction, and training of new staff members.
• Assist the Practicum Program Coordinator in the design and implementation of practicum experiences that meet accreditation requirements of the relevant professions and Curtin fieldwork policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development of resources required to enhance the student practicum experience and the understanding and participation of industry partners.
• Provide administrative support to the School’s Practicum Program Coordinator.
• Serve as the key contact for internal and external stakeholders on complex operational matters and manage communications across the School regarding changes to processes, policies, or systems.
• Provide high-level administrative and executive support for School committees, working groups, projects, and strategic initiatives.
• Gather, analyse, and report on operational data to inform decision-making, and draft reports and correspondence as required.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with senior staff across the Faculty, schools, and centres.
• Monitor operational resourcing and liaise with the University’s finance function on budget matters, as advised by the SBM.
• Undertake other duties consistent with the role, as required.

Desirable, but not essential:

• Experience in fieldwork education delivery in a large organisation
• Experience with the Sonia student placement management software

As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered

About Curtin University
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options, including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Updated Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Thursday, 5th of June 2025.
Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.