Placement Officer, Co-operative Learning

1 week ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Federation University Australia HK Programs Full time $80,000 - $100,000 per year
Contribute to the comprehensive administration of placement activities and CPP process within Higher Education and TAFE.

• Co-operative Placements – Ballarat Campus

• Part-time (0.8), fixed-term appointment until December 2027

• HEW 5 - $79,177 p.a. (pro-rata) plus up to 17% superannuationPosition closing date: 23/11/2025

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.
 
With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

You will be responsible for the administration of Commonwealth Practical Placement (CPP) for Higher Education and TAFE students undertaking placements by evaluating, processing and tracking requests, resolving student enquiries, ensuring data file validation prior to payments, and liaising with various stakeholders.

You will:

  • assist in the development, documentation and implementation of procedures;

  • establish, maintain and store data records and student correspondence for placements and CPP in accordance with Government and University policies, procedures and guidelines;

  • maintain accurate and confidential records and files of student CPP applications and placements; and

  • contribute to the administering of financial processing related to placements, CPP payments and validations and monitoring of budgets.
     

About you

You will possess exceptional administrative skills, including the ability to maintain efficient and effective record-keeping and filing systems and databases with demonstrated experience in the administration of placements in a Higher Education or TAFE setting.

You will possess demonstrated:

  • ability to interpret policies and procedures;

  • capacity to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to ensure quality customer satisfaction;

  • problem solving, time management and organisational skills; and

  • word processing and Microsoft Office skills.
     

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 23 November 2025

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.

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