• Coordinate professional placements across growing Nursing programs.
• Support academic operations and partner engagement in a newly developing department.
• Full-time, ongoing appointment.
• Base salary range: $91,833 – $97,052 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area
College Services provides academic administration and technical support across UWA’s schools, helping achieve the University’s strategic teaching and research goals. The School Operations team delivers responsive, efficient support to school staff, students, and external partners. Within this structure, the Department of Nursing is establishing innovative, future-ready programs to meet the evolving needs of health care in Australia and beyond.

About the opportunity

• Coordinate of professional placements in collaboration with hospitals and health providers
• Provide operational and executive support to academic leaders and department activities
• Enhance student experience and industry relationships through clear systems, processes, and communication

About you

• Proven experience in higher education administration, ideally within placement or clinical education contexts
• Highly organised, proactive, and skilled in stakeholder management and policy compliance
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with students and professionals
• Strong computing proficiency; knowledge of SONIA or InPlace highly desirable
• Committed to quality service delivery in a fast-paced, student-centred environment

Position description: Senior Operations & Placement Officer (Nursing) (520171).docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Stephanie Hickey at stephanie.hickey@uwa.edu.au. 

How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 26 May 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.