"Student Placement Officer"

Full Time Fixed term until August 2026 - ideal for a new candidate or as an excellent secondment opportunity for an experienced Student Placement Officer

Opportunity to deliver a comprehensive range of administrative and operational support for student placements within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Base Salary $103,185 - $111,237 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

Join us in shaping real-world learning experiences in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences by coordinating student placements and building strong, collaborative relationships with our valued industry partners. Significant focus will be placed on placement compliance, ensuring high-quality, impactful experiences for our students and providers alike.

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 placement opportunities
• liaise with internal and external stakeholders to organise placements
• provide support to academic staff to ensure placements are effectively managed
• use the SONIA placement management software to ensure placements are processed and delivered efficiently
• offer assistance to both students and placement providers, ensuring a high-quality, client-focused service
• assist in Faculty compliance tasks to ensure high quality experiences
• support the collection and verification of data for Faculty audit and compliance reviews

About you

• demonstrated proficiency in using the SONIA placement management system
• demonstrated administrative experience, ideally within a tertiary education setting
• highly effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage tactfully with a wide range of stakeholders
• proven problem-solving capabilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
• ability to exercise initiative and sound judgement in a professional context
• excellent time and workload management skills, with a clear track record of prioritising tasks, managing competing deadlines and delivering outcomes
• strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all aspects of work

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.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Jess Johnston, Recruitment Operations by email to j.johnston@sydney.edu.au