Student Placements Specialist

**Full-time | Permanent | Parramatta CBD**
**Hybrid work model: 3 days in office, 2 days from home after settling-in period**

Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of talent? Do you thrive on creating programs that drive participation and deliver meaningful outcomes? Join Uniting as our **Student Placements Specialist**, where you’ll develop and deliver a best-in-class student placements program to build a robust talent pipeline for our workforce.

**About the Role**

As the **Student Placement Specialist**, you will design, manage and deliver Uniting’s student placements program, driving participation, and ensuring an outstanding experience for students and managers alike. Your role will focus on:

- **Program Development**: Work with the Volunteering Lead to enhance the program, including establishing documented processes and a program model.
- **Student Recruitment & Support**: Oversee the end-to-end student placement journey, from sourcing and recruitment to day-to-day user support.
- **Training & Resources**: Create and deliver training for managers, alongside handbooks and resources for both students and managers.
- **Marketing & Attraction**: Collaborate on marketing and sourcing strategies to increase program awareness and attract students.
- **Strategic Partnerships**: Build and maintain strong relationships with educational providers to attract students aligned with Uniting’s workforce needs.
- **Internal Collaboration**: Work with Uniting teams to raise awareness and expand student placement opportunities across the organisation.
- **Talent Pipeline Creation**: Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to identify pathways for student employment within Uniting.

**About You**

You’re an organised, people-focused professional who enjoys creating impactful programs and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. You bring:

- **Qualifications**: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
- **Experience**:
- 3+ years in student placement management, high-volume program management, or talent acquisition.
- Strong stakeholder management with experience engaging groups of 100+ participants.
- Proven ability to manage high-volume activities and drive efficient workflows.
- **Skills**:
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Problem-solving and relationship-building in complex organisational settings.
- Process-oriented with attention to detail.
- Recruitment experience.
- **Bonus Experience**:
- Business development.
- Program design and implementation.

**Your Key Strengths**
- **Leadership**: You take ownership of your work, strive for excellence, and remain focused even when facing challenges.
- **Business Acumen**: You understand organisational goals, align your objectives with broader business needs, and make sound decisions to deliver results.

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Role Description Student Placements Specialist

**Why Join Uniting?**

At Uniting, we are proud to offer an inclusive and collaborative workplace where your contributions make a real difference. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a program that develops future talent while helping Uniting achieve its mission of supporting individuals and communities.

**What We Offer You**
- A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
- Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
- Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
- Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
- Access to Fitness Passport - Live your best life.
- A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- Purchase of additional leave.

**How to apply**: Send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting why this role appeals to you - Applications reviewed upon receipt.
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