AddressContract: Full-time, 6-month fixed term contract
Location: Melbourne, Docklands
Salary Level: PS4, $78,904 - $86,796 + Super + great staff benefits
Monash College is the preferred pathway for international students to Monash University, a top 50 ranked University in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023. As leaders in pre-university education, our purpose is to create pathways to a brighter future for our students.
At Monash Talent, we want to see industry grow, innovate, and deliver. We want our students and graduates to maximise their potential. We believe that when business finds the right talent, incredible things happen. And, we provide industry with talent solutions to make the incredible happen.
This is an exciting opportunity to join as a Placement Coordinator and make a real impact in supporting students to enter the workforce. Work with organisations to address their industry’s talent needs and facilitate the end to end placement experience.
Why work with us?
- Our work matters. What we do every day transforms students’ lives and future.
- We try new things. We are early innovators in our field so you’ll have the opportunity to be right at the pointy tip of change.
- We work in a team environment. We value the contributions of every team member and recognise achievements at team and company events.
- Opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of organisations, from start-ups to well established brands on supporting their early career talent strategy.
- Flexibility to plan your own week and days you come to the office.
- Professional development with access to online learning, development planning and internal career opportunities.
- Additional leave for volunteering and blood donation.
- Modern new vertical campus on Collins Street, next to Southern Cross Station.
About the team
As part of the broader Industry team, our WIL (Work Integrated Learning) team facilitates internship opportunities for various Monash University faculties, including Arts, Business, and STEM. Through our extensive network of industry partners and engagement with the broader university, we are able to foster and support graduates to successfully transition from formal education into a professional career.
About You
You will be experienced in facilitating end to end recruitment or placement opportunities. You value and nurture student or customer relationships and are proactive in sourcing and partnering with new host organisations or clients.
You will have strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to meet tight targets and deadlines.
The role will be best suited for someone who is self-motivated, solutions-driven, with the ability to source new host organisation opportunities.
As the successful candidate, you will have experience in:
- Business development/industry engagement experience with a strong ability to establish new relationships and networks (you will have a strong focus on expanding our client base and establishing relationships with new host companies)
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills with the ability to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders (including strong presentation skills with the ability to lead discussions regarding placements with university and industry stakeholders)
- Ability to contribute to continuous improvement processes by raising opportunities and solutions with the team.
- Ability to develop and apply knowledge of relevant policies, practices and standards to organise and prioritise work, while using judgement to solve problems arising in own work area
- Ability to navigate across multiple systems and platforms
To apply
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please submit your application with your CV and 1 page covering letter by clicking Apply. We are actively filling this opportunity and will commence reviewing and shortlisting applications immediately, so please do not delay your application!
Monash College is committed to enabling, and recruiting for, a flexible and inclusive working environment. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every single criteria requirement in this role. You might still be the right candidate for this role, or be a great fit for another role at the College.
Should you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please advise us and we’ll be happy to assist.
In accordance with our commitment to the safety and wellbeing and rights of children and young people, all employees must hold a valid Working with Children Check (or VIT registration) at all times.
