• Multiple opportunities available: continuing and fixed-term
• Flexible, hybrid working options in Gold Coast | Lismore | Coffs Harbour
• Join a supportive team with strong professional development pathways

About us

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

About the opportunity

We are excited to offer multiple opportunities in our Faculty of Education’s Professional Experience team. With a mix of roles available, these positions support our early childhood, primary and secondary education students as they undertake professional experience placements in schools and early learning settings. We are recruiting:

• Professional Experience Officers (HEW 4), who support the coordination of professional placements for Education students by ensuring students meet strict compliance requirements, managing communications, maintaining placement systems, and providing guidance to students and staff. This role is student-facing and involves working closely with internal teams and placement providers to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Professional Experience Coordinators (HEW 5), with added responsibility of negotiating placements, resolving complex issues, and ensuring compliance. Coordinators work closely with host facilities, academic staff and stakeholders to ensure placements are well-managed and aligned with accreditation requirements.

Both roles play a critical part in delivering high-quality, work-integrated learning experiences and provide a unique opportunity to contribute to shaping the next generation of teachers.

Available roles will be discussed at our ‘Future Opportunities Workshop’.

Why Apply

This is your chance to join a collaborative, service-focused team within one of the University’s key teaching Faculties. With roles available at both entry and experienced levels, you’ll be in a student-centred environment where your contributions have a direct impact on teacher preparation and professional readiness. Whether you're launching your career in higher education or looking to deepen your coordination and stakeholder management experience, this is a chance to make a real difference.

About you

You’re a pro-active and organised professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality customer support and building strong relationships. You thrive in a collaborative environment, can manage competing priorities with ease, and bring excellent communication skills to every interaction.

For Professional Experience Officer (HEW 4) roles, you’ll have established administrative skills and digital literacy, with the ability to coordinate tasks efficiently, communicate clearly with students and staff, and maintain accurate placement records in fast-paced environments.

For Professional Experience Coordinator (HEW 5) roles, you’ll demonstrate all of the above, with familiarity in coordinating logistics for placements, internships, events, or operational processes involving multiple stakeholders. You’re confident in negotiating with external organisations, applying sound judgement to resolve complex issues, and ensuring placements align with academic and policy requirements. A background in education or experience in the sector will be highly regarded.

Salary and benefits

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. These positions are:

• Continuing and fixed-term opportunities available.
• Located at either Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450, Gold Coast, QLD 4225, or Lismore, NSW 2480.
• HEW Level 4: The base salary is $72,947 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is $85,348.
• HEW Level 5: The base salary is $80,737 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is $94,462.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Application requirements

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV as well as responding to the application questions by the closing date. Information to support you to prepare for your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with work rights in Australia.

Future Opportunities Workshop:

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a 4-hour workshop in early-mid August. This workshop will include:

• Group sessions to showcase teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• One-on-one interviews to understand your experiences and aspirations.
• Skills and strengths activities to evaluate your proficiency in administration, time management, and attention to detail.

Further information

To view the full position advertisement and details of the application process, please click on the APPLY button where you will be
redirected to the Southern Cross University website.

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST, Sunday 27 July 2025.

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who are LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

Together, we are Transforming Tomorrow.