Placements Officer

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

We are seeking a passionate and highly capable Placements Officer to join the School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences team.

Within this role, you will work closely with key Academic leads and Industry partners to support student placements with agencies external to the University. You will be a primary contact for students, industry partners and staff requiring advice in relation to student placements.

About you
To be successful in this role you will have completed an associate diploma or certificate level qualification with relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and/or training.

You will also:

• Possess a high level of initiative, excellent interpersonal communication skills, effective organisational, administrative skills and be able to work share.
• Demonstrate the ability to problem-solve and to work at pace in a dynamic workplace.
• Possess proven ability to prepare correspondence and maintain and operate database systems.
• Be resourceful and able to foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with placement management software SONIA is highly regarded.

What we can offer
This is a continuing, part time (50%) position (ideal working hours are spread over 4 shorter working days however this is negotiable) and the position will be primarily based at the Griffith University Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 5 range $74,016 - $83,033 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $86,598 - $97,148 per annum.

Why join Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Scott Tucker, School Manager on ******@griffith.edu.au.

For application support, please contact People Services on 07 3735 4*** and quote reference number REF4409S.

Closing date: 11:59pm AEST, Sunday 18th February 2024. All applications must be submitted online.