Fieldwork Officer

at  Curtin University of Technology

• $77,746 - $85,046 (G05) pro-rata plus 17% Superannuation
• Continuing permanent, full time (1.0 FTE) opportunity
• Great benefits and work environment!

ABOUT US

Curtin’s Faculty of Health Sciences has four academic schools that deliver a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree by research (HDR) courses. The four academic Schools are Curtin Medical School, Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin School of Nursing and Curtin School of Population Health. Together, the four schools educate more health professionals than any other Western Australian tertiary institution.

YOUR NEW ROLE

Are you ready for a rewarding and permanent role at a prestigious institution? The Faculty of Health Sciences has an exciting opportunity for a Fieldwork Officer to join the team on a permanent continuing full-time (1.0 FTE) basis!
In this role, you will coordinate the administrative requirements of the Faculty’s fieldwork courses. You will also work with academic course/unit coordinators with the management of placement allocations and timetabling, and liaise with students and fieldwork industry partners to resolve day-to-day operational issues associated with fieldwork.
As the Fieldwork Officer, your previous experience with SONIA or similar software or database administration in a tertiary environment will be beneficial to your success in this position.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

• Review and maintain data in the SONIA placement management software, including extracting and analysing data and compiling reports.
• Manage verbal and written communication with fieldwork industry partners and students before, during and after completion of fieldwork.
• Assist the Fieldwork Coordinator with the preparation, scheduling and coordination of timetabling of student placements.
• Advise students regarding travel requirements for fieldwork placements.
• Coordinate and organise workshops, training programs and seminars for students and staff and industry fieldwork partners.
• Provide accurate and timely advice/guidance to internal and industry fieldwork partners regarding policies and procedures related to fieldwork placements.