Professional Experience Coordinator

- Located at our metro Sydney campus
- Base salary of $115,000 per annum plus super
- Full-time, permanent role

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.

SCU Ventures, a subsidiary of Southern Cross University, offers higher education courses and collaborates with the university to expand its student community across Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth campuses. They focus on developing global partnerships to ensure quality educational outcomes while providing personalized experiences for students. This approach builds trust and confidence in Southern Cross University, ensuring students gain significant value from their education.

We are seeking a dedicated Professional Experience Coordinator to join our team at the Sydney campus. In this role, you will assist the Course Coordinators within the Faculty by planning and coordinating the operational aspects of work-integrated learning across all course offerings. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Liaise with external host facilities to establish affiliation agreements for student placements. Coordinate and schedule placements, preparing and distributing relevant details to students, placement supervisors, and host facility staff.
• Act as the main contact for SCU Ventures students, clinical teachers/preceptors, and host facility staff regarding Professional Experience placements.
• Work with Unit Assessors, Clinical Teacher leaders, Course Coordinators, and Student Services to maintain academic and placement standards.
• Maintain and update the placement database to ensure complete and accurate student placement histories.

This is a full-time position based at our Sydney campus. The base salary starts at $115,000 per annum plus employers contribution to superannuation.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact and helping students reach their career aspirations? The ideal candidate will excel in building lasting relationships and have outstanding interpersonal skills that allow you to effectively communicate with individuals and groups from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Additionally, you should possess the following:

• The ability to work independently and take initiative when making decisions and solving problems.
• A proven track record of proficiency in using a variety of software programs, including databases, the Microsoft Office suite, and web-based systems.
• Demonstrated analytical skills for interpreting and implementing policies and procedures effectively.

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Name: Dr Hosein Gharavi, National Academic Director, SCU Ventures

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST, 12 July 2024

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who are LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

Use the position description link below to access further information about the selection criteria for this role. You will need to submit complete responses to the selection criteria with your application, including providing examples where relevant. Please prepare these and submit each response when prompted in your online application submission.