Professional Experience Officer

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, student support and are a super organised individual, this role in the Professional Experience area in the School of Education is for you!  

With two roles available within the team, you will have the opportunity to work across a range of dynamic areas within a fast-paced environment, with a lot of scope for professional growth and development. 

• Permanent and 18-month fixed-term, full-time opportunities available.
• $72,578 - $79,393 (Level G05) per annum, plus up to 17% super.

Within the role you will act as the first point of contact for students, staff and external parties regarding professional experience placements, receiving, resolving and/or escalating queries as appropriate, in addition to developing and maintain records utilising spreadsheets, databases, and placement software such as Sonia.  

You will work to coordinate all placement administrative requirements for assigned units, ensuring timelines are effectively managed as well as assisting with preparation of course materials, handbooks, forms and other documentation, including all required documents in advance of the placement.  

We are looking for someone with a positive, energetic outlook who loves a challenge, who can be flexible and adaptable when required. The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work well as a team and independently.
The appointed candidate will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Emma Pelliccione – Program Manager, Industry Engagement on 0403 069 599.
About us 
The School of Education at Curtin University has offered programs that embrace innovation in learning technologies, theory, and practice since 1975, with the aim of preparing highly skilled and informed graduates who can teach and work in a fast-changing world. Curtin’s partnerships with schools and education providers in all sectors reflect our desire to work collaboratively to develop highly sought-after graduates.
Our Professional Experience partnerships highlight the strength of our education degrees and reflect our desire to work collaboratively with industry to develop highly sought-after graduates.
Our degrees are taught into all states and territories in Australia, meaning our reach and networks are broad in both teaching and research. Additionally, we have strong ties with state and federal levels of government, and benefit from being in proximity to the Western Australia Department of Education, which has its headquarters in Perth.
To find out more about the school and our offerings, please visit
https://about.curtin.edu.au/learning-teaching/humanities/education/.
Additionally, this role is based at our vibrant Bentley campus includes a gym, childcare, a medical centre, an art gallery, endless food options including a full-range grocer, beautiful gardens, end-of-trip facilities, good parking, and excellent public transport connections.
For more information about our university visit www.curtin.edu.au.
Join us! 
Please provide a CV and a cover letter (no more than two pages) responding briefly to the key selection criteria, to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.  

Please highlight which opportunity is your preferred in your cover letter.  
To view a copy of the Position Description, please copy and paste the following link into your web browser.
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Applications close: 9pm AWST, Thursday 12th January 2023
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, you will need to have a current National Police Records check, undergo character, integrity, and reference checks. Please note that this position may be subject to a WA state government vaccination mandate. If requested, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status prior to employment.  

If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1).  

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