Reference Number: 1628014
About the Role:
Curtin University has an exciting opportunity for a
Fieldwork Officer to join the team in a full time, fixed term position at our Bentley Campus.
In this position, you will coordinate the administrative requirements of the Faculty’s fieldwork courses. You will also work with academic course/unit coordinators with the management of placement allocations and liaise with students and fieldwork industry partners to resolve day-to-day operational issues associated with fieldwork.
As the Fieldwork Officer, your previous experience with SONIA or similar software or database administration in a tertiary environment will be beneficial to your success in this position.
This is a full time, fixed term position until 15 January 2027, with a salary range between $83,283 - $91,103 (G05) per annum, plus 17% superannuation.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Review and maintain data in the SONIA placement management software, including extracting and analysing data and compiling reports.
- Manage verbal and written communication with fieldwork industry partners and students before, during and after completion of fieldwork.
- Assist the Fieldwork Coordinator with the preparation, scheduling and coordination of student placements.
- Advise students regarding travel requirements for fieldwork placements.
- Coordinate and organise workshops, training programs and seminars for students and staff and industry fieldwork partners.
- Provide accurate and timely advice/guidance to internal and industry fieldwork partners regarding policies and procedures related to fieldwork placements.
Who we are looking for (selection criteria):
- A diploma qualification and considerable relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to deal with others sensitively and constructively and to develop and maintain effective professional working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple and often competing tasks to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated written communication skills with the ability to draft a range of correspondence and documentation which is clear and concise.
- Demonstrated ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgment in the resolution of day-to-day issues arising.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as autonomously with limited direction.
Desirable
- Previous experience in the higher education sector in a student focussed role.
- Previous experience working with SONIA placement system.
- Experience with Student One information system.
Role Requirements:
- As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
- Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/
What We Offer You:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
Join Us!
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
- Up to date resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - no more than two pages
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on
[email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.
Applications close: 9:00pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 01 July 2026.
Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert. 