- Full time, Continuing Role for a Dynamic Student Placements Officer
- Opportunity to support student placements across the Health Sciences disciplines within the Faculty of Medicine and Health
- Base Salary $103,185 + 17% superannuation
Indigenous Targeted Role
This is a Targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position. While we welcome applications from all candidates, this is a targeted role for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates will be assessed as a priority. This Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
About the opportunity
The Faculty of Medicine and Health is seeking a Student Placements Officer to join its Health Sciences placements team in a continuing full-time role. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the coordination of student placements across a diverse range of health science disciplines , supporting the next generation of allied health professionals.
You will apply your strong administrative and organisational skills to plan, coordinate, and manage student placements with a wide network of health and community-based partners , ensuring high-quality learning experiences in real-world health settings.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- negotiate, source, and coordinate student placements across Health Sciences programs and units of study, ensuring alignment with academic requirements and partner capacity
- build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including academic staff, clinical educators, health service providers, and community health partners
- support academic staff in the delivery and coordination of health sciences placement programs, ensuring smooth operation and positive student outcomes
- use placement management systems (including Sonia) to accurately process, track, and monitor Health Sciences student placements
- provide responsive, high-quality support to students and placement providers across health sciences disciplines, ensuring a positive and professional experience
About you
- strong administration experience, ideally within tertiary education or health/health sciences environments
- excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional, collaborative approach
- strong problem-solving skills with initiative and sound judgement in dynamic health placement settings
- excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- high attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality outcomes in student placement coordination
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by 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 LGBTQIA+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .
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 Lena Germinarios, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]
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Applications Close
Friday 12 June 2026 11:59 PM
