Placement Administrative Officer

The Opportunity

Join the team in the School of Psychological Sciences and play an integral role in ensuring the smooth delivery of the Graduate Research and Training programs. This position supports the effective administration of student placements across the Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology programs, contributing to the success of students as they complete their professional training. The role is key to maintaining excellence in service delivery and fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure placements operate seamlessly.

As part of a collaborative and student-focused team, the Placement Administrative Officer delivers a broad range of administrative functions, including managing placement processes, coordinating communications, maintaining accurate records and providing timely advice to students and staff. The role calls for strong initiative, attention to detail and a commitment to providing exceptional service in a dynamic academic environment.

We are seeking someone who brings strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills. The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to manage competing priorities and contribute to continuous improvement in administrative systems.

If you are motivated by supporting high-quality education and want to play a part in training the next generation of clinical psychologists and neuropsychologists, we encourage you to apply.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground-breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr- in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Neil D'Souza, Graduate Research and Training Manager, ,

Position Description: Placement Administrative Officer

Applications Close: Sunday 26 October 2025, 11:55pm AEDT

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