Professional Experience Coordinator

• Coordinate early childhood, primary and secondary student placements
• Multiple appointments available | Fixed-term (2 years)
• Remuneration package up to $99,970 per annum, including 17% employers’ contribution to super

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.

The Professional Experience Coordinator assists stakeholders from the Faculty of Education in the planning and coordination of work integrated learning in course offerings at SCU. This position organises the professional experience placement process, offering a range of administrative support, including cultivating relationships with placement sites and problem-solving placement conflicts. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Negotiate placement opportunities with host facilities, ensuring alignment with demand and capacity. Coordinate the scheduling of placements including the preparation and distribution of placement details to students, placement supervisors and the relevant host facility staff.
• Act as the primary contact for students and placement providers, addressing inquiries and facilitating issue resolution.
• Provide administrative support to academic staff, including document compilation and distribution related to placements.

• Collaborate with the Director of Professional Experience, Unit Assessors, Course Coordinators and Student Administration Services staff to ensure maintenance of academic and placement requirements.

You will have a wealth of tertiary administrative expertise coupled with exceptional interpersonal abilities, allowing you to connect seamlessly with diverse individuals and groups. More specifically, you will possess:

• A relevant qualification and minimum two years’ experience in administrative roles or equivalent. Having a grasp of student enrolments and compliance will be looked upon favourably.
• Proficiency in various software programs, including Microsoft Office, CRM, SONIA and other web-based systems.
• Demonstrated ability in interpreting and implementing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including adept negotiation and conflict resolution.

We have three (3) full-time, fixed-term (2 years) positions available at either our Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast or Lismore campuses.

Based on a HEW 5 salary rate, the base salary ranges from $76,892- $85,445 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $99,970 per annum.

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. Find out more about working at SCU by visitingWhy Work at SCU.

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description by the closing date. Please note, applications that fail to clearly address the selection criteria in their cover letter will be deemed ineligible for consideration.

Information to support you prepare 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 unrestricted work rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST, Thursday 6 June 2024

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 openly identify as LGBTQI+.

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

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