Student Placements Specialist

1 week ago

Parramatta, Australia Uniting Full time

**Full-time | Permanent | Parramatta CBD**
**Hybrid work model: 3 days in office, 2 days from home after settling-in period**

Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of talent? Do you thrive on creating programs that drive participation and deliver meaningful outcomes? Join Uniting as our **Student Placements Specialist**, where you’ll develop and deliver a best-in-class student placements program to build a robust talent pipeline for our workforce.

**About the Role**

As the **Student Placement Specialist**, you will design, manage and deliver Uniting’s student placements program, driving participation, and ensuring an outstanding experience for students and managers alike. Your role will focus on:

- **Program Development**: Work with the Volunteering Lead to enhance the program, including establishing documented processes and a program model.
- **Student Recruitment & Support**: Oversee the end-to-end student placement journey, from sourcing and recruitment to day-to-day user support.
- **Training & Resources**: Create and deliver training for managers, alongside handbooks and resources for both students and managers.
- **Marketing & Attraction**: Collaborate on marketing and sourcing strategies to increase program awareness and attract students.
- **Strategic Partnerships**: Build and maintain strong relationships with educational providers to attract students aligned with Uniting’s workforce needs.
- **Internal Collaboration**: Work with Uniting teams to raise awareness and expand student placement opportunities across the organisation.
- **Talent Pipeline Creation**: Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to identify pathways for student employment within Uniting.

**About You**

You’re an organised, people-focused professional who enjoys creating impactful programs and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. You bring:

- **Qualifications**: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
- **Experience**:
- 3+ years in student placement management, high-volume program management, or talent acquisition.
- Strong stakeholder management with experience engaging groups of 100+ participants.
- Proven ability to manage high-volume activities and drive efficient workflows.
- **Skills**:
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Problem-solving and relationship-building in complex organisational settings.
- Process-oriented with attention to detail.
- Recruitment experience.
- **Bonus Experience**:
- Business development.
- Program design and implementation.

**Your Key Strengths**
- **Leadership**: You take ownership of your work, strive for excellence, and remain focused even when facing challenges.
- **Business Acumen**: You understand organisational goals, align your objectives with broader business needs, and make sound decisions to deliver results.

To review the position in greater detail please click on the PD link below.

Role Description Student Placements Specialist

**Why Join Uniting?**

At Uniting, we are proud to offer an inclusive and collaborative workplace where your contributions make a real difference. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a program that develops future talent while helping Uniting achieve its mission of supporting individuals and communities.

**What We Offer You**
- A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
- Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
- Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
- Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
- Access to Fitness Passport - Live your best life.
- A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- Purchase of additional leave.

**How to apply**: Send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting why this role appeals to you - Applications reviewed upon receipt.
- When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them._
- We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice._
- Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold._

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