Job Reference
1477071
About the Role
Fieldwork Officer – full‐time (1.0 FTE), permanent continuing role at Bentley Campus.
Salary: $83,283 – $91,103 (G05) pro‐rata, plus 17% Superannuation.
In this position you will coordinate the administrative requirements of faculty fieldwork courses, work with academic course/unit coordinators to manage placement allocations, and liaise with students and fieldwork industry partners to resolve day‐to‐day operational issues associated with fieldwork.
Roles you will
* Review and maintain data in the SONIA placement management software, including extracting and analysing data and compiling reports.
* Manage verbal and written communication with fieldwork industry partners and students before, during and after completion of fieldwork.
* Assist the Fieldwork Coordinator with the preparation, scheduling and coordination of student placements.
* Advise students regarding travel requirements for fieldwork placements.
* Coordinate and organise workshops, training programmes and seminars for students, staff and industry fieldwork partners.
* Provide accurate and timely advice/guidance to internal and industry fieldwork partners regarding policies and procedures related to fieldwork placements.
Selection Criteria
* Diploma qualification and considerable relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
* Demonstrated interpersonal and verbal communication skills and ability to deal with others sensitively and constructively and to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Well‐developed organisational skills, able to manage multiple competing tasks to meet deadlines.
* Demonstrated written communication skills, able to draft a range of correspondence and documentation which is clear and concise.
* Demonstrated ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgment in resolving day‐to‐day issues.
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as autonomously with limited direction.
Desirable
* Previous experience in the higher education sector in a student‐focused role.
* Previous experience working with SONIA placement system.
* Experience with Student One information system.
Role Requirements
* As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you must have permanent work rights in Australia.
* 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 visit our Diversity and Inclusion page – https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/.
What We Offer You
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and a range of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
For more information, check out our benefits page – https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/.
Join Us
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
* Updated Resume
* Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria for the role.
Applications
Applications close: 8.30 pm (AWST), Sunday, 15th March 2026.
Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.
If you have any queries regarding this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team at or 08 9266 9000 (option 3, 1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.
We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Disclaimer
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.
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