Student Placements Officer at GDG on Campus | University of Sydney

Camperdown, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

103185.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administration, Organisational Skills, Communication, Problem-Solving, Initiative, Judgment, Time Management, Workload Management, Attention to Detail

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Full Time Fixed Term opportunity until 7 May 2027 Play a key role in delivering high-level administrative and operational support for student placements across the Faculty of Medicine and Health Base Salary from 103,185 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Faculty of Medicine and Health Education is looking for a Student Placements Officer to join their growing team on a fixed term full-time basis. This role is a fantastic opportunity to use your exceptional administrative and organisational experience to plan, organise, negotiate, and source placements. Currently there is a requirement for this position to be on-site a minimum of 3 days a week, with a 2 day a week hybrid working. Hybrid working options will be decided with your manager if you are successful in this position. Please note that this role is not open to current University of Sydney students. Your key responsibilities will be to: negotiate, source and coordinate student placements liaise with external and internal stakeholders to organise student placements provide support to academic staff to ensure placements are effectively managed use the placement management software, Sonia, to ensure that placements are being processed and delivered as effectively as possible provide support for both students and placement providers to ensure that a high quality, client-focused service is being provided. About you strong administration background, preferably attained in a tertiary environment effective and tactful verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with a broad range of stake holders strong problem-solving skills exhibits initiative and sound judgment excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and achieve required outcomes great attention to detail. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kathy Agostino, Recruitment Operations by email to kathy.agostino@sydney.edu.au. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Wednesday 29 October 2025 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. 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Responsibilities

Negotiate, source, and coordinate student placements while liaising with stakeholders. Provide support to academic staff and ensure effective management of placements.