- Part time 0.8FTE
- Fixed Term until 31/12/2025
- Campus Independent
- Career progression and support
About the position
Placement Partnering and Operations is a dynamic and fast-paced environment supporting more than 10,000 students to undertake a work-based learning experience each year as well as managing the administration of agreements for more than 18,000 placements per annum.
The Placement Officer is allocated a portfolio of responsibility for which they undertake this work and respond to student and partner inquiries related to placements, providing high quality professional advice and customer service, and consistently demonstrating La Trobe’s cultural values.
Key to success in the role is excellent workload management skills and attention to detail in a high-volume area. An ability to work with complexity and ambiguity, and with a flexible approach to work.
Accountability and the ability to effectively work as part of a large and enthusiastic team and contributing to building a positive team spirit is highly valued and required in this position.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have
- Completion of a degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Current experience working in the Partnership Operations Team at La Trobe University.
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and monitor workflows within own area of responsibility.
- Demonstrated capacity to organise work effectively and efficiently and deliver outputs in a timely manner.
- High level proficiency in computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, and the use of the internet as a research tool.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated customer service focus and solution orientated approach.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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Benefits:
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm, Monday 24th February 2025
Position Enquiries: Dee Richards via Email Dee.Richards@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White via Email Lisa.White@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
PD - Placement Officer - Fixed Term PT.pdf
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter, including a paragraph outlining your suitability for the position based on the information outlined in the PD; and
- An up to date resume.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
