Job Reference: About the Role:
Curtin School of Allied Health invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) continuing Fieldwork Coordinator to lead and oversee the Faculty's fieldwork placement program. We are looking for someone who can commence in March 2026 and drive positive outcomes for students, staff, and industry partners.
This position collaborates with fieldwork and unit coordinators to maintain and strengthen industry partnerships, serving as a key interface between partners and students to ensure the smooth administration of placements.
The Fieldwork Coordinator oversees the daily operations of fieldwork placements, including organising placement team priorities and overseeing ongoing process improvements. The position also regularly reviews administrative processes, implements improvements with staff, and ensures compliance with university policies and procedures.
Additionally, the coordinator develops and maintains strong relationships with industry partners, liaises with students, staff, and clinical partners to resolve placement issues, and acts as the first escalation point for any placement-related queries.
Who we are looking for:
1. Demonstrated ability to build, maintain and manage relationships with a wide range of professional/industry stakeholders.
2. Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, manage and meet the needs of a large number of stakeholders.
3. Demonstrated ability to provide day-to-day leadership and direction to staff within a small team.
4. Professional written communication skills with the ability to draft a range of correspondence and documentation that is clear and concise.
5. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement in the resolution of day-to-day issues arising.
6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as autonomously with limited direction.
Desirable
* Previous experience in, and understanding of, fieldwork placement within the higher education sector.
Role Requirements:
* As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.
* Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction.
About Curtin University
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 -
What We Offer You:
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* Up to date resume.
* Cover Letter outlining your interest and addressing the 'who we are looking for' stated in the advertisement.
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on or option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.
Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST), Monday, 26th January 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.