"Placement Officer"

Job Description:

• 2 x Continuing, Part time .80 FTE / 4 days per week
• 3 x Continuing, Full time (1FTE)
• 1 x Fixed Term until 31 December 2026, Full-Time (1FTE)
• Campus Independent - Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo or Albury (Wodonga) campus
• Higher Education Officer Level 5
• Base salary from $81,477 annum plus 17% super contribution

About the position

Join La Trobe University’s Office of the Provost – Partnerships (Placement Partnering & Operations) team and help students access high‑quality work‑based learning experiences that strengthen our connection with local communities and industry.

Working within a portfolio team under the direction of the Business Partner & Team Coordinator, and with the opportunity to seek guidance from more experienced Senior Placement Officers, the Placement Officer is responsible for responding to student and partner inquiries related to placements, providing high quality professional advice and customer service, and consistently demonstrating La Trobe’s cultural values. The Placement Officer acts as discipline contact working between the Academic Coordinator(s) and students to support the placement program for allocated discipline(s). The Placement Officer is also expected to work across the team, supporting fellow Placement Officers through periods of peaks and troughs, and supporting the team’s overall business partnering activities.

Key to success in the role is excellent workload management skills and attention to detail in a high-volume area. An ability to work with complexity and ambiguity; and with a flexible approach to work. Accountability and the ability to effectively work as part of a large and enthusiastic team and contributing to building a positive team spirit is highly valued and required in this position.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• Completion of a degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or completion of an advanced diploma qualification and at least one year’s subsequent relevant work experience; or completion of a diploma qualification and at least two years’ subsequent relevant work experience; or completion of a Certificate IV and extensive relevant work experience; or completion of a post-trades certificate and extensive (typically more than two years’) relevant experience as a technician; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated ability to gain a conceptual understanding of relevant policies, procedures or systems and interpretation in the application of policy and/or precedent.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and monitor workflows within own area of responsibility.
• Demonstrated capacity to organise work effectively and efficiently and deliver outputs in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, follow established procedures with limited supervision and contribute positively to an effective team.
• High level proficiency in computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, and the use of the internet as a research tool.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated customer service focus and solution orientated approach.

Please refer to the Position Descriptions below for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

50151136 Placement Officer.pdf

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits and entitlements to staff members at La Trobe.

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How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm Tuesday 3 March 2026

Position Enquiries: Rachel Croft, Senior Coordinator

Email: R.Croft@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;

Email: Y.El-hassanieh@latrobe.edu.au

Only candidates with Full Working Rights and residing in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and must include the following documents to be considered:

• A 1 page Cover letter addressing your suitability and indicate your role preference, and your preferred campus; and
• An up to date resume

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