Position Number: 0043153
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Education
Salary: UoM 6 - $96,459- $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
- Play a crucial part in the coordination of professional experience placements, and help students gain high-quality, hands-on learning opportunities while maintaining strong partnerships with educational institutions.
- Join a dynamic and rewarding work environment where strategic problem-solving and relationship management come together to enhance the student experience.
- Enjoy a benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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The Professional Experience Officer plays a vital role in the administration of student placements across a diverse range of educational settings. This position requires a keen eye for detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to navigate complex logistical processes to ensure the smooth coordination of placements. Engaging with students, academic colleagues, and external partners, the role balances multiple priorities while contributing to the ongoing enhancement of placement systems and processes. With a strong focus on service excellence, the Professional Experience Officer supports the delivery of high-quality professional experience opportunities, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience for all stakeholders.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating the end-to-end administration of student placements, collaborating with academic colleagues, external partners, and fellow team members to ensure seamless delivery.
- Managing placement systems and online platforms, maintaining accurate records, refining processes, and contributing to the development of innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and student experience.
- Liaising with students, academic staff, and partner organisations to provide clear guidance, address enquiries, and resolve placement-related issues, escalating complex matters as required.
- Contributing to policy and process development by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations, representing the team in committees and working groups, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
You may be a great fit if:
You will be a highly organised and proactive professional with a keen ability to manage complex logistical processes while maintaining a strong focus on service excellence. Your exceptional interpersonal and communication skills will enable you to build positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including students, academic colleagues, and external partner organisations. Adaptable and solutions-focused, you will thrive in a dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities with efficiency and attention to detail. A collaborative team player, you will also demonstrate sound judgement and initiative, working both independently and as part of a team to resolve challenges and enhance the overall placement experience.
You may also:
- Hold a relevant degree with experience in placement operations, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience.
- Have a proven ability to manage logistical challenges, such as large-scale scheduling, resource allocation, or time-sensitive workflows.
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience improving processes, leveraging online systems, and using data to inform decision-making.
- Demonstrate high-level computer proficiency, including expertise in managing digital platforms, processing data, and enhancing operational efficiency through technology.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – The Faculty of Education
The Faculty of Education (FoE) fosters staff productivity, growth and engagement in a collective effort to enrich the contribution that education makes to society. We conduct research and teaching that leads to the transformation of education practice both within and beyond the profession. FoE stimulates learning that enriches the potential of students from around the world, enabling meaningful careers and profound contributions to communities. We provide research leadership, setting the direction for high-impact, innovative and responsive research that addresses the pressing issues of our time. We lead purposeful engagement with society, sharing our resources and expertise as part of collaborative efforts to build a resilient, equitable and sustainable future.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Petra Newton via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
