Clinical Placement Officer

Job no: 0061648
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term to 31 December 2025
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Melbourne School of Health Sciences
Salary: UOM 5 – $79,961 – $91,844 p.a. plus 17% super

About the RoleWorking closely with the Clinical Education Coordinator, the Clinical Placement Officer ensures that all administrative tasks associated with running Clinical Placements for the disciplines are undertaken in accordance with School requirements and consistent with Faculty and University policy and procedure.

The Clinical Placement Officer works to support the recruitment of Clinical Placements and to maintain existing placement relationships by proactively and sensitively working to support the placement needs of the discipline and the host health service. The role provides administrative support to students whilst on placement, often trouble-shooting local placement issues by working with the placement organisation and Clinical Education Coordinators.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating placement processes in consultation with Clinical Education Coordinators
• Managing day-to-day queries from students, Clinical Educators, and other external stakeholders
• Managing the collection of student assessment documentation and assisting with the review of this documentation as required

Who We Are Looking ForYou should demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and oral, with a high degree of attention to detail. You will be able to showcase the ability to work effectively within a team, as well as independently when required. You must possess the ability to plan and organize efficiently, managing competing priorities within a dynamic environment to achieve positive organizational outcomes. Additionally, you will have the ability to plan, undertake, and complete tasks and projects within stringent timeframes to contribute to positive organizational outcomes. Your excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact positively and work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team environment, and liaise with people from diverse backgrounds, are crucial.

You will also have:

• Undergraduate qualification in a relevant discipline and or equivalent mix of education and relevant experience.
• Proficient in the use of StudentOne or other key Student and Client management systems.
• High-level computer skills, particularly in relation to Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

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The Melbourne School of Health Sciences (MSHS) provides qualifying and postgraduate courses in the disciplines of Nursing, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Audiology and Speech Pathology, and Optometry and Vision Sciences.

What We Offer You!In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ApplicantsWe aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

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Join Us!If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen via email at **********@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.