• Full Time Fixed Term Role until June 2026 for a Dedicated Student Placements Officer
• Opportunity to provide a broad range of administrative and operational support for placements within the Faculty of Medicine and Health
• ​Base Salary 103,185.00 plus 17% Superannuation

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Medicine and Health Education is looking for a Student Placements Officer to join their growing team on a fixed term full-time basis. This role is a fantastic opportunity to use your exceptional administrative and organisational experience to plan, organise, negotiate, and source placements

Currently there is a requirement for this position to be on-site a minimum of 3 days a week, with a 2 day a week hybrid working. Hybrid working options will be decided with your manager if you are successful in this position.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• negotiate, source and coordinate student placements
• liaise with external and internal stakeholders to organise student placements
• provide support to academic staff to ensure placements are effectively managed
• use the placement management software, Sonia, to ensure that placements are being processed and delivered as effectively as possible
• provide support for both students and placement providers to ensure that a high quality, client-focused service is being provided.

About you

• strong administration background, preferably attained in a tertiary environment
• effective and tactful verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with a broad range of stake holders
• strong problem-solving skills
• exhibits initiative and sound judgment
• excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and achieve required outcomes
• great attention to detail.

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion, and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Danielle Selinger, Recruitment Consultant by email to [email protected]

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