Placements Administrator - Community Services/Early Childhood Education and CareLaurus Education is seeking Placement Administrators to support the coordination and administration of student work placements across our VET health and community services qualifications in our Melbourne location.These are 6-month fixed-term Full-Time positions created to support placement administration during a period of growth.
One position will primarily support Community Services, Individual Support and Ageing Support, while the other will focus primarily on Early Childhood Education and Care, with opportunities for cross-coverage as required.This is an ideal chance for a highly organised and detail-oriented administrator who enjoys working with students, documentation, compliance and external stakeholders.About the RoleReporting to the relevant Faculty Manager, the Placement Administrator will work closely with the placement team to ensure students are appropriately prepared and documented for their industry placements.You will be responsible for reviewing and verifying student placement documentation, maintaining accurate placement records, managing placement agreements and responding to enquiries from students, placement providers and internal teams.
The role also includes delivering monthly placement orientation workshops and supporting compliance with relevant VET and placement requirements.This is a high-volume administrative role requiring excellent attention to detail, strong organisation and the ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining accurate, audit-ready records.




You will work collaboratively with the placement team and external providers to ensure placements are coordinated efficiently and students are supported throughout the process.Key ResponsibilitiesReview and verify student placement documentation through aXcelerateConfirm student placement readiness against course and regulatory requirementsMaintain accurate and up-to-date placement recordsManage and maintain MOUs and tri-party placement agreementsCross-check agreements against relevant records and ensure documentation remains currentLiaise with placement providers regarding agreements and documentationMaintain placement tracking spreadsheets and records across relevant qualificationsEnsure placement information is accurate, consistent and well organisedSupport reporting and administrative requirements across the placement functionManage placement inboxes and respond to enquiries from students, providers and internal staffTriage,



resolve and elevate placement-related enquiries as requiredProvide transparent and professional communication throughout the placement processPlan and deliver monthly placement orientation workshops for studentsMaintain recorded orientation resources for ongoing student referenceEnsure placement documentation and processes align with relevant regulatory and course requirementsWork closely with the Placement Coordinator and Faculty Manager to prioritise placement activitiesSupport consistent processes and effective handover of placement recordsContribute to continuous improvement of placement administration and record keepingAbout YouYou are a highly organised and methodical administrator who takes pride in accuracy and enjoys working in a busy, student-focused environment.You will bring:Strong attention to detail and documentation skillsExcellent written and verbal communicationConfidence working with digital systems and databasesThe ability to manage high volumes of work and competing deadlinesA collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approachConfidence communicating with students, staff and external providersExperience (Desirable)Experience within the VET or education sectorExperience in student placement administrationKnowledge of aXcelerate or similar Student management systems.Familiarity with Community Services and/or Early Childhood Education and CareUnderstanding of compliance and audit-ready record keepingExperience delivering workshops, briefings or student information sessionsWhy join usValues-led organisation committed to students success.Supportive national team with growth opportunitiesProfessional development and career pathways.Note:*ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.For any questions, feel free to reach out at Dennise Loyo on ************ or at ******
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Placements Administrator - Community Services/Early Childhood Education And Care (Melbourne)
🏢 Laurus Education
📍 Melbourne