Placement Officer (HEO 4)

• Open to Australian Aboriginal Peoples and UniSA employees only
• Full-time, continuing position based within UniSA Education Futures at Magill campus
• Salary Range: $69,094 - $77,662 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role  

With a direct reporting line to the Team Leader: Professional Experience Office, this position is responsible for the organisation and placement of student teachers in early childhood settings, junior primary, primary, middle schooling, secondary institute and non-school settings.  

You will provide high quality and responsive administrative support to the academic staff responsible for the courses. You will Maintain the integrity of the Student Placement System by developing a comprehensive knowledge of student placement requirements including program and course information, external site requirements and legislative requirements to ensure accurate information is recorded. 

About UniSA Education Futures 

At UniSA Education Futures , we develop education professionals who will play a crucial role in the learning and development of children, young people and adults. Our research contributes to innovation in education and preparation for learning, supporting and informing new approaches to practice in the ever-evolving education sector. Within UniSA Education Futures, UniSA College is responsible for the university’s pre-degree and pathway programs for Australian students, and implements the University’s Participation Strategy, aimed at increasing the number of students from a low socio-economic background enrolled in the University.   

Essential Skills and Experience  

• Post-secondary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent skills, knowledge and experience 
• Demonstrated previous experience working in an administrative role in a team-based service environment 
• Demonstrated well developed written and verbal communication skills including preparation of written materials and experience in liaising with people at all levels both internal and external to an organisation to deliver quality customer service 

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:  

• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%  
• Flexible working conditions including 40% of your fraction working from home 
• A variety of leave arrangements 

The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.   

Please address your cover letter to Sara Heidrich, Consultant: Recruitment Central.  For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected]  using job reference number 5938.  

Applications close: 11:30pm Wednesday 6 March 2024 

To be eligible to apply for internal positions, you must either identify as an Australian Aboriginal Person, or be a current UniSA continuing, fixed-term or casual staff member at the time the position is advertised and have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of the appointment. 

Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check. 

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