Fieldwork Officer

Curtin University, Australia

Updated: 28 days ago
Location: Perth, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Job Type: FullTime

Job Reference: 1190166

Your new role


  

The Faculty of Health Sciences has three exciting opportunities for

Fieldwork Officers

to join the team in 2 x full-time OR part-time permanent and 1 x full-time OR part-time fixed-term (until Dec 2024) roles. 

In this role, you will coordinate the administrative requirements of the Faculty’s fieldwork courses. You will also work with academic course/unit coordinators with the management of placement allocations and timetabling, and liaise with students and fieldwork industry partners to resolve day-to-day operational issues associated with fieldwork.

As the 

Fieldwork Officer

, your previous experience with SONIA or similar software or database administration in a tertiary environment will be beneficial to your success in this position.


In this role you will, but not limited to:
  • Review and maintain data in the SONIA placement management software, including extracting and analysing data and compiling reports.
  • Manage verbal and written communication with fieldwork industry partners and students before, during and after completion of fieldwork.
  • Assist the Fieldwork Coordinator with the preparation, scheduling and coordination of timetabling of student placements.
  • Advise students regarding travel requirements for fieldwork placements.
  • Coordinate and organise workshops, training programs and seminars for students and staff and industry fieldwork partners.
  • Provide accurate and timely advice/guidance to internal and industry fieldwork partners regarding policies and procedures related to fieldwork placements.
Selection Criteria
  • A diploma qualification and considerable relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to deal with others sensitively and constructively and to develop and maintain effective professional working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple and often competing tasks to meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated written communication skills with the ability to draft a range of correspondence and documentation which is clear and concise.
  • Demonstrated ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgment in the resolution of day to day issues arising.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as autonomously with limited direction.
    • Desirable
    • Previous experience in the higher education sector in a student focussed role.
    • Previous experience working with SONIA placement system.
    • Experience with Student One information system.

    To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Caryn Bate, Fieldwork Manager at [email protected] or on

    call on 0418 939 279

    About us
    Curtin’s Faculty of Health Sciences has four academic schools that deliver a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree by research (HDR) courses. The four academic Schools are Curtin Medical School, Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin School of Nursing and Curtin School of Population Health. Together, the four schools educate more health professionals than any other Western Australian tertiary institution.
    We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, and endless food options including a supermarket.
    We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace, offering generous superannuation and salary packaging benefits. We are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.

    For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au

    Join us!

    Please provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (as outlined in the Position Description), and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
    To view a copy of the Position Description, please copy and paste the following link into your web browser.
    https://tinyurl.com/33pcex52

    Applications close: Sunday, 31 March 2024, at 10:00 pm (AWST)
     
    Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.

    You will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role. Only in limited situations will visa sponsorship situations be considered.
     
    If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number.

    Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.


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