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As the Professional Experience Support Officer, you will play an integral role in coordinating student Career-ready Placement activities that align with academic program requirements.
Working closely with academic leads, placement organisations, and students, you'll ensure smooth planning, scheduling, and administration of placements across a variety of disciplines.
In This Role You Will
Process placement applications, surveys and placement completions with the ability to manage issues as they arise during the placement process.
Oversee a variety of student placement activities such as qualified work placements, fieldwork, international experiences, project work and research centres.
Maintain and nurture strong working relationships with academic staff and industry partners to ensure the successful delivery of placements.
Be student focused in providing a positive and supportive environment throughout the placement process
Have great attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities to help deliver high-quality placement experiences that prepare students for their professional careers.
You Will
Coordinate and manage multiple placement-related activities, ensuring deadlines are met and competing priorities are effectively balanced.
Provide high-quality administrative support for student professional experience and placement programs, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Build and maintain positive relationships with students, academic staff, and external placement partners to support successful placement outcomes.
Work collaboratively within a team environment, contributing to clear communication, shared goals, and a culture of mutual respect.
Adapt to changing priorities and requirements, responding proactively to the needs of stakeholders and placement programs.
Utilise a range of corporate systems and digital platforms, including Microsoft Office and student placement management systems, to support efficient program delivery.




Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with university policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
This is a full-time, continuing position, at HEW 5 and will be located at the Callaghan or Gosford Campus (Awabakal and Darkinjung land).
About Our University
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence.
Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and create a better future for our regions and the globe.
Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.
What We Offer
The remuneration for this position is Higher Education Worker Level 5 +17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.
In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.
These Include
17% super and salary packaging.
Additional University Holiday days, generous personal, life, and parental leave, annual leave loading, and additional purchased leave scheme.
Discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more.
A range of support and wellbeing programs.
For more information on benefits and conditions, please follow this link.
We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free.
If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or to submit an application,



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We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.
Our assessment process
Interview (an 'in person' interview will be conducted as part of the process)
Referee checks
Pre-employment checks as appropriate to the role
Our University is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for every member of our community.
This commitment is central to our values and our efforts to build a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive.
As part of this, and in alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence ****, from 1 January ****, the University will also consider gender-based violence risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.
The completion and return of the University's Gender-based Violence Declaration Form will form part of the pre-employment checks for this position and any offer of employment will be conditional upon review by the University.
Our adherence to the Code is about more than compliance – it's about living our values.
Together, we can ensure our University remains a place where respect, safety, and inclusion are non-negotiable.
Contact Us
For specific position enquiries, please contact Raewyn Burden, Professional Experience Team Leader on email ****** or call on **************.
Closing date
Tuesday, 8 September **** at *****pm AEST
We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you!
We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.
The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion.
Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
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📌 Professional Experience Support Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 University Of Newcastle Employees, Location, Alumni
📍 New South Wales