• School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
• Part-time (60%), fixed-term position initially through to June 2026 with possibility of extension
• Full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $91,658 - $98,330 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
• Based at our St Lucia campus, with potential for some travel to placement sites

About This Opportunity

Play an important role in the Counselling team as a Placement Coordinator, coordinating student placements for the Master of Counselling program. You will drive placement opportunities for students, perform administrative functions, and facilitate partnerships with our placement partners.

You will be joining a small, supportive and stable team that are passionate about the student experience and social justice. Your work will make a genuine impact to the industry.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Placement coordination: Liaising with stakeholders to coordinate appropriate placements.
• Relationship building: Assisting with developing new partnerships within the social services healthcare industries and maintaining relationships with current placement partners.
• Administration: Record keeping of student placement activities, assisting with preparation of student placement manuals and information packages, and supporting compliance measures.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Health and wellness discounts - fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• UQ Study for Staff
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

• Completion of an undergraduate degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise in an administrative field or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated ability to positively develop and manage strong working relationships with external and internal stakeholders across a wide client base.
• Demonstrated empathy and ability to communicate with students, including an awareness of cross-cultural differences.
• Excellent computer skills, including a sound knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft office, and the ability to rapidly acquire skills in new applications.
• Demonstrated customer service skills, showing capacity to deal with a wide range of clients in a helpful, enthusiastic way.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change and willing to explore new options and find creative solutions to problems.
• Demonstrated experience in exercising tact, judgement and discretion when dealing with confidential and personal matters.
• Demonstrated ability to show initiative, be flexible and willing to work across a range of activities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise own workload, work independently and meet deadlines.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including the right to work in Australia.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Claire Turner at [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected].

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday 20th July 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-53725).