- Based in UniSA Education Futures at the Magill Campus
- Two full-time, fixed term contracts until 30 June 2023 and 20 August 2023, respectively
- Commencement Salary: $67,739 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
About the Role
The Placement Officer will be
responsible for the sourcing, organisation and placement of student
teachers in early childhood settings, junior primary, primary, middle
schooling, secondary institute and non-school settings. Providing
exceptional quality and responsive customer service to all internal
and external stakeholders, the role will also provide reporting and
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.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide high quality 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 through proactive liaising and negotiation
- 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
Essential Skills and Experience
- 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 identifying and implementing quality improvement initiatives
- Previous experience in using information systems (e.g. InPlace) and the Microsoft Office suite of programs
Benefits
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%
- Flexible working conditions
- Employee assistance and development programs
- A variety of leave arrangements
Culture
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
Amra Delibasic, 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 4423.
Applications close: 11.30pm Monday 3 October 2022.
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.
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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