Practical Placement and Partnership Officer

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time

**Salary**: $74,742 - $80,407

**Grade**:Grade not specified

**Occupation**:Health and allied health

**Location**:Melbourne - Eastern suburbs

**Reference**:GC000018

**Holmesglen Institute** is a leading provider of vocational and higher education in Victoria, with over 40 years of experience and 140,000 graduates. As one of the largest government-owned TAFEs, we offer 600+ courses across multiple campuses, including Chadstone, Moorabbin, Glen Waverley, Eildon, and Melbourne's CBD. Our hands-on learning approach is supported by state-of-the-art facilities and strong industry partnerships, ensuring students gain the skills needed for successful careers. We foster a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages both staff and students to grow, innovate, and make a positive community impact.

**The Opportunity**:

- ** Full-Time 1.0 EFT |**Ongoing contract of employment**:

- ** PW5 $74,742 - $80,407 per annum pro rata + 12% super + leave loading (dependent on qualifications and experience)**:

- **Moorabbin Campus** - onsite parking with close proximity to public transport**

- Holmesglen’s Diploma of Nursing is an ANMAC-accredited course, approved by the NMBA and listed on their approved programs of study. Designed to build nursing knowledge in a practical learning environment, the program leads to national registration with AHPRA as an Enrolled Nurse and offers a pathway into the second year of a Bachelor of Nursing. Strong industry partnerships support the course, with many offering fellowships and cadetships that enable students to complete all 400 hours of Professional Experience Placement (PEP) within a single health organisation - providing continuity, professional growth, and strong employment outcomes.
- The Practical Placement and Partnership Coordinator plays a critical role in the strategic and operational coordination of clinical placements within the department. This position contributes to long-term planning, innovation, and continuous quality improvement across the Professional Experience Placement portfolio.

**As a Practical Placement and Partnerships Coordinator, you will**:

- Coordinate and manage clinical placements to ensure alignment with academic requirements, industry standards, and student learning outcomes.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with healthcare providers to support high-quality placement experiences and employment pathways.
- Oversee all placement logistics, including agreements, compliance, and student documentation.
- Conduct placement site risk assessments and provide ongoing support to students and clinical facilitators.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the placement portfolio, including evaluation and digital process enhancements.

**To be successful, you’ll have**:

- A strong understanding of the nursing sector, particularly in relation to clinical placement structure, compliance, and student learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining effective partnerships with healthcare providers and industry stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Well-developed communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage and support students, facilitators, and placement partners.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital systems, with strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
- A relevant tertiary qualification in nursing; AHPRA registration and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) are highly desirable.
- ** WWCC and Police Check**:Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining an ‘employee’ Working with Children Check, and a valid Police Check within the last 12 months.

**Our commitment to you**:

- At Holmesglen Institute, we are committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and flexible workplace where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. We’ve implemented strong systems and ongoing support to ensure our staff can work and deliver in a safe and adaptable environment. Our team benefits from a range of wellbeing initiatives, access to the Employee Assistance Program, and opportunities for professional and career development. We also offer paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

**Here's how to apply**:

- Please submit your updated** resume** and a **short cover letter** with responses to the **Key Selection Criteria**. We commit to respond to every applicant.
- For further information relating to this opportunity and to view the **position description**, please click here.

**Applications for this position close on 11:59 pm Thursday 21th of August 2025.**

Employees attending certain workplace settings, including health and care facilities, may be required to be meet mandatory vaccination obligations.

- Applications close Thursday 21 Augu