Placement Coordinator

**ACAP,** The Australian College of Applied Professions, is Australia's leading independent provider of tertiary education, delivering accredited courses in psychology, counselling, coaching, criminology, social work, law, and business management and leadership (MBA).

ACAP also delivers the Professional Year Program (PYP) for graduates in Accounting, IT and Engineering, an education and training program that helps international graduates from Australian universities to develop the skills to improve their employability and understanding of the Australian work environment and access work placements, mentoring, and training with respected Australian and global businesses.

Operating nationally across Australia, ACAP is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience, supporting all students to fulfill their study and career ambitions.

**We are currently seeking a Placement Coordinator to initially cover a 12 month maternity leave contract, with potential for further career development after this period.**

This exciting opportunity would suit a confident, and proactive professional eager to identify opportunities for students and make a difference

This role may suit a recruiter, employment consultant, customer service professional, or sales consultant that is driven by results but doesn't want the stress of financial targets.

The Placement Coordinator/Industry Placement Consultant coordinates all aspects of placing students into short
- and long-term placements, related to their field of study, as required for their course completion.

**Responsibilities include;**
- Providing excellent customer service to students throughout the placement process
- Proactively identifying placement opportunities through developing relationships with existing industry partners, and continuing to grow the network through relationship-building and networking initiatives
- Extensive liaison with academics, trainers, students, industry partners and team members
- Delivering student orientation and placement information sessions
- All aspects of placement coordination including varied administrative and compliance duties

This role although very autonomous is part of fun and motivated team with a shared passion for relationship building and achieving the best goals for student outcomes.

**It is essential that you can demonstrate;**
- Demonstrate excellence in administrative and customer service skills, with strong communication, time management and attention to detail
- Experience in a relevant or similar role such as; Employment Consultant, Recruitment Consultant, Sales Coordinator, Placement Consultant, Client Relationship Manager
- Experience in developing and maintaining positive professional relationships with a consultative approach
- Confidence and enthusiasm to pick up the phone and develop placement opportunities for students

**The following would be advantageous but is not essential;**
- Experience in the education sector
- AND/OR Experience in business development or consultative sales role
- An understanding of the placement process

This is a key role in our collaborative, vibrant and evolving nationwide team, it is critical that you share our passion for excellent customer service and exceptional stakeholder relationships.

If you like working within a purpose driven organisation that's committed to student outcomes, inclusive culture and celebrating together, you'll flourish here.

**Some benefits and perks of working with ACAP include**:

- Career progression and development pathways; ACAP is part of the Global Navitas Network so career opportunities are endless
- Genuine flexibility with hybrid working arrangements
- Health & wellbeing packages including free counselling for employees and family, discounted gym membership, movie tickets, travel, hotels and insurance
- Salary packaging and novated leasing
- Up to 75% off study scholarships on all our courses
- 2 paid volunteer days per year for your passionate causes

**How to apply**:

- Submit your CV and optional cover letter outlining your suitability and interest

Like some more information? We would love to hear from you.
- Contact Zoe Apostolatos (National Placements Manager) on (02) 8236 8018 for a confidential discussion
- Please note applicants require full working rights in Australia._