Placement Officer

Based in the Justice & Society Unit at the Magill campus
- Full-time, fixed term contract until 31 December 2025
- Commencement salary: $72,943 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

**About You**

You possess the courage to drive change and the passion to continuously strive for your best whilst taking calculated risks to achieve goals and deliver results. You communicate with clarity and enthusiasm, are flexible and willing to step out of your comfort zone to support the team and you seek to understand the bigger picture.

**About the Role**

Reporting to the Team Leader: Academic Services (Teaching), you will support the coordination and delivery of student placements within the Justice and Society Unit. This includes providing administrative support to staff, liaising with students and placement partners, and ensuring compliance with university and legislative requirements.

**The path to Adelaide University**

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

**About UniSA Justice & Society Unit**

Developing new knowledge and multi-disciplinary solutions to some of society’s most pressing issues, UniSA Justice & Society offers a wide range of programs and conducts world-class research in the fields of law, psychology, social work, human services and social sciences. UniSA Justice & Society is also home to the Australian Centre for Child Protection, Australia’s premier research centre focused on the development of new solutions and approaches to the critical problem of child abuse and neglect.

**Essential Skills and Experience**
- Post-secondary qualifications in administration (or similar), or demonstrated equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with experience preparing documents and liaising across all levels
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
- Proven experience in identifying and implementing quality improvement initiatives
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

**Benefits**

We offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

**Culture**

**Start Your Unstoppable Career**

**Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 04 May 2025**
- Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment._

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