Placement Officer (HEO 4)

• Based in the Education Futures Unit at the Magill campus
• Full-time, fixed term contract from 1 August 2022 until 30 June 2023
• Commencement Salary: $65,766 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

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 and for the provision of administrative support to the academic staff responsible for the courses.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

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.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide high quality and responsive customer service to all internal and external clients to develop relationships and ensure timely, consistent and industry relevant professional placements at metropolitan, country, rural, interstate and overseas venues
• 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
• Undertake a range of administrative activities to support professional placements
• Ensure affiliation agreements between external sites and the University are in place where applicable. This includes preparing agreements, ensuring agreements are returned and forwarded to UniSA Legal Services and recording this information in the Student Placement System
• Assist in the development and implementation of tools and systems to measure and report on Academic Unit and professional placements administration performance and progress

• 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
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities under broad direction
• Demonstrated experience in using information systems (e.g. InPlace) and the Microsoft Office suite of programs

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

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Employee assistance and development programs
• Staff study support
• Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 0482 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 4186.

Applications close: 11.30pm Wednesday 15 June 2022

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.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

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