Coordinator, Mental Health Student Placement

Play a key role in ensuring Mental Health clinical placements meet expected learning outcomes.

• Institute of Health and Wellbeing – Gippsland or Berwick Campus
• Part-time (0.7), fixed-term appointment until June 2025 (time fraction negotiable)
• Academic Level B - $105,103 p.a. (pro-rata) plus up to 17% superannuation

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.
 
With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

As the Coordinator, Mental Health Student Placement, you will collaborate with clinical affiliates, students, allied health faculty and school administration to ensure clinical placement meet expected learning outcomes. You will also contribute the development and delivery of Mental Health courses in addition to the administrative functions of the institute.

You will:

• conduct orientation sessions and ensure students complete clinical orientation requirements;

• provide support for on-site preceptors working with students whilst on Mental Health placement;

• conduct clinical site visits to assess appropriateness of clinical activities and students' clinical practice experiences;

• monitor students' progress in developing and performing skills in a clinical setting; and

• provide assistance with the running of Mental Health simulation workshops.

About you

As well as extensive work experience in Mental Health nursing, you will have the ability to maintain confidential information and be able to prioritise work to be able to meet deadlines in a timely manner. You will be available to work varied hours and have the capacity to work independently as well as in a team setting.

You will possess:

• proficiency in computer usage and Microsoft Office products;

• demonstrated commitment to and enthusiasm for teaching and learning, and a good teaching record; and

• University clinical coordination experience is desirable.

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 31 March 2024.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and suitability statement

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