Job Description
* Full-time, Ongoing position at HEW Level 6.
* Penrith campus with flexible working arrangements.
* Salary: $95,777 – $102,659 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.
Shape the future of health professionals by coordinating quality student placements.
The Opportunity
As a Placement Officer for the Faculty of Health, you will play a vital role in supporting students to gain practical experience that underpins their academic learning and professional readiness. This position is central to ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and delivering exceptional placement experiences.
You will manage end-to-end placement processes, liaising with health service providers and internal stakeholders to secure opportunities that meet curriculum requirements. Your work will involve coordinating documentation, monitoring student progress, and resolving issues promptly to maintain high standards of service.
In addition, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging digital systems to streamline processes and enhance the placement experience for students and partners alike.
What Success Looks Like:
* Deliver timely and accurate coordination of health placements across multiple programs.
* Build strong relationships with health providers and internal stakeholders to secure quality placements.
* Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements for all placements.
* Provide responsive support to students and resolve placement-related issues effectively.
* Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements for placement management.
Please refer to the Position Description for full details.
About You
* Demonstrated experience in coordinating complex administrative processes within a health or education setting.
* Postgraduate qualifications and/or extensive experience in operations, administration, or a related field.
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships.
* High-level organisational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple priorities.
* Proficiency in digital systems and data management for placement coordination.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve outcomes.
Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Beyond a rewarding career, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing:
* Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state.
* Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.
* Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing,
* Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.
Application Details
* Position Enquiries: Direct to Cristie Thomas, Placement, WIL and Industry Liaison Manager via [email protected]. Please include the job reference code REF732Q.
* Closing Date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 4 February 2026.
* Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
* How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University's online recruitment system will be considered.
Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected].
About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.
Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.
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