Placement Coordinator

**We are ACAP **(Australian College of Applied Professions) - Australia's leading independent provider of tertiary education in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, Business and Law.
ACAP also delivers the Professional Year Program (PYP) for graduates in Accounting, IT and Engineering.

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

We are currently seeking a Placement Coordinator to cover a 12 month maternity leave contract. This exciting opportunity would suit a confident, and proactive professional eager to identify opportunities for students and make a difference

**About the role**

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

**Some responsibilities involve;**
- 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 cold calling 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 enjoys a balance of freedom and autonomy whilst being part of a motivated team with the shared passion for relationship building and achieving the best goals for student outcomes.

**It is essential that you can demonstrate;**
- Solid experience in a relevant or similar role such as; Placement Consultant, Client Relations, Employment Consultant, Recruitment Consultant or Sales Coordinator; that requires proactivity and working towards measured goals and clear outcomes for clients, students or customers
- Experience in developing and maintaining positive client relationships with a consultative and professional approach to relationship building
- Confidence, drive and experience to pick up the phone and generate new host organisation opportunities through business development efforts
- Demonstrate excellence in administrative and customer service skills, with strong communication, time management and attention to detail

**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 of our perks and benefits include;**
- Career progression and development pathways; ACAP is part of Navitas so career opportunities are endless
- Hybrid working and genuine flexibility
- Staff study scholarship 75% for all courses
- Salary sacrificing and novated leasing
- Up to 2 paid volunteer days per year for your passionate causes
- Health & Wellbeing packages which includes free counselling for employees and family
- A variety of discounts including gym membership, movie tickets, travel, accommodation and insurance

**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.
- **_Please note applicants require full working rights in Australia._