Professional Experience Coordinator

Fixed-term (2 years) with a passionate team who care and strive for excellence
- Hybrid location options of Gold Coast | Lismore |Coffs Harbour
- Remuneration package up to $99,970 per annum, including 17% super

**About** us**:
Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game-changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes and quality of life and providing a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is positively impacting our communities, environment and economy.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and we pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

**About the opportunity**:
The Professional Experience Coordinator assists stakeholders from the Faculty of Education in planning and coordinating work-integrated learning in course offerings at SCU. This position organises the professional experience placement process for our early childhood, primary and secondary students. This role offers a range of administrative support, including cultivating relationships with placement sites and problem-solving placement conflicts. Your core responsibilities will include:

- Negotiate placement opportunities with host facilities, ensuring alignment with demand and capacity. Coordinate the scheduling of placements, including the preparation and distribution of placement details to students, placement supervisors and the relevant host facility staff.
- Act as the primary contact for students and placement providers, addressing inquiries and facilitating issue resolution.
- Provide administrative support to academic staff, including document compilation and distribution related to placements.
- Collaborate with the Director of Professional Experience, Unit Assessors, Course Coordinators and Student Administration Services staff to ensure maintenance of academic and placement requirements.

**About you**:
You will have a wealth of tertiary administrative expertise and exceptional interpersonal abilities, allowing you to connect seamlessly with diverse individuals and groups. More specifically, you will possess:

- A relevant qualification and minimum two years’ experience in administrative roles or equivalent. Having a grasp of student enrolments and compliance will be looked upon favourably.
- Proficiency in various software programs, including Microsoft Office, CRM, SONIA and other web-based systems.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including adept negotiation and conflict resolution.

**Salary and benefits**:
Based on a HEW 5 salary rate, the base salary ranges from $76,892- $85,445 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $99,970 per annum.

Our staff benefit from a range of workplace perks, including a generous superannuation scheme, flexible work arrangements, hybrid work models, and generous leave provisions, including leave loading, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs, and professional learning opportunities. Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

**Application requirements**:
Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with unrestricted work rights in Australia for the entire appointment duration. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

**Further information**:
Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:
Name: Sandra Kenny, Manager, Education Professional Experience, Faculty of Education
Phone: (02) 6620 3295

**Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST, Tuesday, 1 October 2024**
- Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located. _

**Together, we are Transforming Tomorrow.**: