Professional Experience Support Officers

We are currently recruiting for 6 Professional Experience Support Officer roles across our three Colleges:

College of Human and Social Futures

• 2 x full time, fixed term until December 2024

College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing

• 2 x full time, fixed term until December/January 2024/5 (possibility for Gosford location)

College of Engineering, Science and Environment

• 1 x full time, fixed term until January 2025
• 1 x full time, continuing

Be challenged and imagine with us

As a Professional Experience Support Officer, you will provide administrative support to students, staff, and placement providers in relation to professional experience placements and Career-ready Placement activities. You will be responsible for ensuring a smooth and mutually beneficial placement process for both students and providers.

In this role you will:

• Plan and process placements across disciplines based on the program curriculum and the relevant placement calendar.
• Nurture professional relationships with staff and industry partners.
• Liaise with placement providers and resolve issues relating to student placements.
• Relay important information and provide advice to students on placement requirements.

These positions are full time and will be primarily located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land). 

How will you inspire us?

You will have:

• Demonstrated experience in administration and high-level customer service skills.
• A positive, friendly nature, and a can-do attitude with a passion for finding solutions.
• Exceptional eye for detail, strong organisational skills, and a high level of accuracy.
• Demonstrated organisational skills.
• Natural ability to learn how to use new software systems quickly.

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do. 

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

What we offer

The remuneration for this position is from $74,863 to $86,842 pro-rated + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience. 

For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit here .  

Your next steps

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.

If viewing this on a job board other than the University’s please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University’s website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.

Your application must include:

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity and noting your preferred College/s
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below:

Completion of a degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or completion of an associate diploma and at least 2 years subsequent relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

High-level organisational skills and demonstrated attention to detail, including the ability to organise workflows to meet competing demands and ability to be adaptable with changing expectations and requirements.

Highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to participate in a team environment, demonstrating clear communication and mutual respect.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Demonstrated high-level computer literacy, including familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite and corporate software systems such as SONIA, UON Timetable, Canvas, TRIM and NUSTAR.

Knowledge of, and experience in adhering to workplace policies and procedures in the areas of work health safety, equity, diversity and promoting a respectful workplace culture.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below).

For specific position enquiries, please contact Sara Donnelly, College of Human and Social Futures Professional Experience Team Leader on (02) 4921 6015 or at [email protected]

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: [email protected]

Closing date: Thursday 8 February 2024 at 11.59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

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