Rural Health Placements Officer
Job No.: 688464
Location: Bendigo, Mildura or Gippsland campus
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.6)
Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 31 December 2026
Remuneration: Pro-rata of $83,424 - $95,825 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Make a meaningful impact supporting rural medical education at a world top 50 university
- Join an inclusive and collaborative team at Monash Rural Health
- Rural Health Placements Officer role supporting student placements across the MD program
The Opportunity
The Rural Health Placements Officer offers an exciting opportunity to join the Monash Rural Health team and support the delivery of key strategies programs and initiatives across the Rural Health Education portfolio. The position plays a central role in coordinating student allocations across four years of the Monash Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine program and works closely with the central faculty medicine placements team across the Monash Rural Health footprint. Strong collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders ensure coordinated efficient and reliable placement outcomes.
Responsibilities include managing placement administration, responding to enquiries, advising on policy and process and maintaining Clinical Placement Agreements across the School. The role also delivers high levels of customer service and supports committees, projects and reporting.
We are seeking demonstrated experience in high-quality administrative delivery supported by strong organisational skills sound judgement and a commitment to service excellence. Knowledge of student placement processes, data management and privacy and compliance requirements is essential alongside experience using student information systems and placement databases such as Callista Moodle Blackboard InPlace or similar platforms.
This is an opportunity to contribute to rural medical education through a varied and impactful role. If you are seeking to support student success within a collaborative education environment, we encourage you to apply.
Travelling to various University campuses may be part of the position, and possessing a valid driver's license is crucial for performing the responsibilities.
Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to
'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Cathy Ward, School Manager, +61 3 5440 9004
Position Description: Rural Health Placements Officer
Applications Close: Wednesday 21 January 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
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