Placement Officer (Graduate School of Education)

  • The University of Western Australia
  • Australia, WA
  • Jul 15, 2026
Student Services
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    Job Description:

    • Join an established, supportive team dedicated to student placement success.
    • Coordinate rewarding placements that make a real impact.
    • Part-time (0.8 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 18 months.
    • Base salary: $86,540 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

    About the area

    College Services provides academic administration and technical support services to the University’s schools, including Heads of School, academic staff and research students. The team is committed to providing effective and efficient services in support of the Schools’ and University’s strategic objectives, with a focus on continuous improvement and best practice. The Schools Operations team provides academic support services and general administrative support to the University’s Schools.

    About the opportunity

    • Serve as the primary contact for students, academic staff, and placement organisations, providing advice, support, and coordination throughout the placement process.
    • Manage placement administration, including placement allocations, compliance, documentation, reporting, stakeholder communication, and adherence to University policies and legal requirements.
    • Build and maintain industry partnerships, support academic coordinators and placement-related assessments (LANTITE and TPA), and contribute to continuous process improvement and broader school operations.

    About you

    • Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent competency.
    • Substantial relevant administrative experience at an appropriate level.
    • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
    • Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
    • Proficient in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email.

    Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations.

    Position description: PD [Placement Officer (Graduate School of Education)] [523918].pdf

    To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Martin Swann at [email protected]

    For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Shelby Corrins at [email protected]

    How to apply

    Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

    Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 5 August 2026

    This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

    Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

    About the University

    The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

    Learn more about us.

    Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

    UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

    If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

    If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.



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