Company Description
Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.
Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.
The School of Medicine and Dentistry strives to prepare the next generation of professionals and practitioners to tackle health and healthcare challenges in an ever-changing world. As a community, we are committed to building better health outcomes for all by delivering high-quality education, impactful research and engagement with and for the communities we serve. As articulated in our Strategic Plan, we commit to the University's values and, importantly, to being a School for Country, place, communities and the people we serve. Through our learning and teaching, we strive to produce graduates who are confident, competent and resilient to be agents for change.
We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best possible staff; staff who support our educational mission to deliver an outstanding student learning experience and producing competent, compassionate health professional and practitioners.
The School of Medicine and Dentistry shares the Health Group and broader University's commitment to excellence, ethical behaviour, and engagement. The Health Group Charter articulates the core values and behaviours we expect in our workforce: inclusion, integrity, performance, respect, and collaboration. These values and behaviours are embedded in the School's annual Academic Employee Career Development (AECD) / Professional Staff Career Development (PSCD) process and frame staff performance planning and review conversations.
Job Description
Griffith's School of Medicine and Dentistry has a fixed-term vacancy for a Placements Officer.
Our Placements Officers work closely with key Academic leads and professional/industry partners and are responsible for undertaking a broad range of operational activities in support of student placements within a dedicated program/s and/or discipline/s within agencies external to the University.
In this role the successful candidate would be a key contact for students, industry partners and staff requiring advice in relation to student placements. They would support our current dentistry and medicine students with their clinical and non-clinical placements, ensuring they have a high-quality student learning experience.
About you
We are seeking applications from highly organised, client-focused candidates who possess an associate diploma or certificate level qualification with relevant subsequent experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and/or training.
In addition, to be successful in this role, candidates will require:
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Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
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A consistently professional approach in all interactions
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The ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a busy team
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The capacity to work autonomously and achieve clearly defined performance objectives.
If you thrive in a dynamic environment, have initiative, drive, strong attention to detail and are passionate about providing high-quality client service, why not consider applying to join the School of Medicine and Dentistry's Placements and Partnerships team as a Placements Officer.
What we can offer
This is a fixed term (until 7 July 2027), full time position primarily based at Griffith University Gold Coast location. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.
Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 5 range $82,415 - $92,456 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $96,426 - $108,174 per annum.
Additional Information
Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
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50% fee discount for work related post graduate Griffith degrees
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Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
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Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:
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A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About You section above and the position description)
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Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
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Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission).
Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
For further information specifically about this role, please contact the School Manager Ms Lisa Cotterell via email at: [email protected] or on (07) 567 80565.
For further application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner on [email protected].
Closing date: Monday, 13 July 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.
