• Waurn Ponds or Burwood + hybrid work arrangements
• 0.8FTE Part-time and continuing
• HEW 6 $92,573 - $99,972 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

As a Placement Officer, you will:

• Undertake administrative processes related to placements for the school’s practical teaching requirements including managing placement data, agreements and compliance requirements and ensure that all placements are compliant with placement agreements between Deakin University and the placement provider and with relevant regulatory requirements.
• Seek feedback from stakeholders regarding their satisfaction with the support services received, respond to feedback with openness and transparency and seek to identify ways to improve service delivery and offerings.
• Provide advice to stakeholders on processes and practices that improve the experience for students and stakeholders including putting in place recommendations for improvement. ⋅ Establish and maintain strong relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and implement practical, accessible course support solutions based on stakeholder needs.
• Communicate with confidence using examples and the most appropriate influencing technique for a given situation to increase understanding and support.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Kelly Wall (Lead Operations, Professional Experience Office) via email at kelly.wall@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD #572850 - Professional Experience Officer - HEW6.pdf

Applications for this position close on Thursday 12^th June.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.