Placement Officer

About the role

Griffith University's School of Health Sciences and Social Work is looking for a Placement Officer to join its placements team. Placements and Work Integrated Learning connect students with industry, communities and the professions they will join. The officer coordinates student placements, supports compliance and preparation, manages records and systems, and works with students, academics and industry partners. The position is full-time, continuing and primarily based at Brisbane South (Nathan) or Gold Coast, with possible travel to other university sites.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the allocation, administration and ongoing management of student placements across programs and disciplines
• Support students with placement preparation, pre-placement requirements, compliance processes, correspondence and practical advice
• Work with academic leads, professional staff and placement colleagues to deliver high-quality placement experiences
• Build relationships with industry partners, including new and recurring placements and placement deed administration
• Maintain records, monitor requirements, prepare reports and support quality assurance, evaluation and accreditation using placement or education management systems
• Contribute to operational activities such as databases, orientation materials, assessments, finance processes, supervisor engagement and payment administration, events and continuous improvement

Required profile

• Relevant experience, training and/or qualifications, with strong organisational skills, sound judgement and clear communication
• Experience in student administration, placements, compliance, health education, partner engagement or complex service environments is highly regarded
• Ability to build professional relationships, stay proactive and adaptable, balance competing priorities and work independently
• Digital confidence and comfort with systems, data and records
• Unrestricted working rights; visa sponsorship is not available

What we offer

• Full-time equivalent base salary in the HEW Level 5 range of $82,415 - $92,456 per year, plus 17% superannuation (total package $96,426 - $108,174)
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Health, safety and wellbeing initiatives and on-campus gym facilities

Applications are made online with a covering letter and current CV; the closing date is 1 November 2026.