Fieldwork Systems Officer

This is a rare opportunity for a Fieldwork System Officer to contribute at Curtin University!

• $89,919 - $95,391 (G06) per annum plus up to 17% Superannuation
• Full time ongoing position
• Flexible working arrangements and great benefits at Curtin

Job Reference: 1164844

Your new role

  
The Faculty of Health Sciences has an exciting opportunity for aFieldwork Systems Officerto join the team, streamline and develop our processes, and support the operational management of direct and indirect fieldwork-related systems. This rewarding role will see you interact and engage with other fieldwork officers to ensure process improvement for the faculty.
  
The Fieldwork Systems Officer is responsible for the operational management and support of direct and indirect fieldwork-related systems and works with the Fieldwork Manager and relevant staff to evaluate their business needs and facilitates improved business process outcomes. This position maintains a close relationship with relevant stakeholders and business owners and develops an intimate knowledge of the functionality to ensure efficient use of Fieldwork Systems.

You will also be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Provide face-to-face user education, training, and support to users of fieldwork related sytems.
• Develop and design student and staff guidelines appropriate for access to fieldwork related systems.
• Ensure that the software is used in a consistent manner within the faculty and that best practice is guided by institutional requirements.
• Engage with relevant staff in the Faculty and other stakeholders to develop a detailed understanding of relevant business process and system functionalities/user requirements on an ongoing basis.
• Provide advice where required for the integration of Fieldwork systems with other corporate systems and seek efficient end to end processes
• Source, collate and analyse data from SONIA and other systems to meet internal and external reporting requirements.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant degree and work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated ability to review and analyse processes, practices and procedures to support improved business outcomes.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to offer solutions to problems.
• Experience with databases and software packages, including review of functionality and issue resolution.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently.
• Demonstrated oral communication skills with the ability to liaise with a diverse range of people in a clear and professional manner, with cross cultural sensitivity.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver training to individuals and groups.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a placement support role within the higher education sector
• A general understanding of fieldwork placement practices
• Demonstrated experience in the use of corporate software systems such as Student One and SONIA

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Caryn Bate, Fieldwork Manager on ******@curtin.edu.au or on call on 0418 939 ***

About us
  
Curtin’s Faculty of Health Sciences has four academic schools that deliver a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree by research (HDR) courses. The four academic Schools are Curtin Medical School, Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin School of Nursing and Curtin School of Population Health. Together, the four schools educate more health professionals than any other Western Australian tertiary institution.
  
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. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, and endless food options including a supermarket.
  
We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace, offering generous superannuation and salary packaging benefits. We are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.

For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au

Join us!

Please provide a cover letter, and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
  
To view a copy of the Position Description, please copy and paste the following link into your web browser.
  
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Applications close: Sunday, 7 April 2024, at 10:00 pm AWST 
  
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.

As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered. 
  
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 90***(option 3,1), quoting the reference number.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.