Student Placement Officer

• Full-time, continuing position for a Student Placements Officer
• Opportunity to provide a broad range of administrative and operational support to student placements within the Faculty of Medicine and Health
• Base Salary $95,860 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is now ranked 19th in the world for 2024 university rankings, moving up 22 places in the last year. Our graduate employability is 1st in Australia, and 4th in the world; our subject rankings in Medicine are rated 1st in Australia, and 25th in the world.

The Faculty of Medicine and Health has been designed to enable innovation, excellence and strategic vision in teaching, research, and clinical practice not only in medicine and health, but in all of the areas in which we operate. We are committed to challenging conventional wisdom, and to finding new paths to travel. We are focussed on leading new possibilities in the way we deliver wellness and healthcare and in making a distinctive impact on healthcare, both locally and globally. It’s our commitment to curiosity, connection and excellence that sets us apart. It’s how we’re making a difference - how we’re shaping healthcare.

As such, we are in a period of exciting and significant investment in our Faculty of Medicine and Health and to deliver on the University’s ambitious strategic plan, The Faculty of Medicine and Health Education are looking for a Student Placements Officer to join their growing team. This role will be a great opportunity to use your exceptional administrative and organisational experience to plan, organise, negotiate, and source both domestic and international student placements across a range of programs.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• negotiate, source and coordinate student placements for specific units of study
• liaise with domestic and international stakeholders to organise student placements
• provide support to academic staff to ensure placements are effectively managed
• use the placement management software, Sonia and other software to ensure that placements are being processed and delivered as effectively as possible
• provide support for both students and placement providers to ensure that a high quality, client-focused service is being provided
• act as the contact point for students undertaking clinical placement
• prepare, coordinate and maintain student records
• monitor placement progression and adjust planning as required
• assist with the collation and reporting of data required for student placements
• keep up to date with NSW Health policy and guidelines relevant to discipline.

About you

• strong administration background, preferably attained in a tertiary environment
• effective and tactful verbal and written communication skills, coupled with strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and sound judgment
• excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes
• understanding of tertiary clinical/health placements, planning and negotiation (highly desirable)
• proven experience using MO suite applications including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Frank McHenry, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected] .

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Tuesday 30 April 2024 11:59 PM