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• Build your experience across professional placements, compliance, student support and stakeholder engagement
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external placement providers to support positive placement experiences for our students
• Full-time, fixed-term secondment until May 2028, based in Launceston About the opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity for an internal candidate looking to broaden their experience, take on a new challenge and step into a role where they can make a real contribution. With this secondment available through to June 2028, you will have plenty of time to build your knowledge, develop your skills and really make the role your own. The Professional Experience team supports a broad range of administrative functions across professional experience placement programs within the Arts and Society portfolio, focusing on the School of Education. As Professional Experience Officer, you will build strong relationships with internal colleagues and external placement providers to help deliver a seamless placement experience for our students. You will play a key role in coordinating compliance requirements, complex and specialised placements, student management and policy interpretation, as well as supporting students through more complex matters. You will also contribute to reporting and data management and help identify opportunities to continuously improve processes and procedures. An important part of the role will be providing high-level advice and guidance to staff, students and external stakeholders across administration, policy, procedures and external regulatory compliance requirements. What you’ll do:
• Coordinate timely student placement lifecycle activities across Arts & Society,



focusing on the School of Education.
• Ensure adherence to accreditation requirements, guidelines, privacy, confidentiality, and compliance obligations.
• Manage and coordinate student and stakeholder escalations in a prompt and professional manner, with a focus on building and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• In consultation with the InPlace systems team, maintain InPlace to ensure accurate student placement records.
• Regularly review and update communications to ensure students and stakeholders remain updated with current policies and procedures regarding PEP.
• Support the administration of all PEP programs with a focus on continuous improvement including the implementation of lean and efficient processes and procedures, development of operation manuals and other related documents.­ What we’re looking for:
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and organise self to ensure timely completion of all tasks, manage competing deadlines and maintain accuracy while working in a busy office workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative to prioritise, solve problems, gather relevant information, and refer to others where appropriate.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to build effective working relationships and professional networks, exercise diplomacy, maintain confidentiality, and respond discreetly and efficiently to the needs of stakeholders and students in varying circumstances.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, with the proven capacity to effectively communicate and negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.




• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and harmoniously in a team environment, contributing to team planning and shared tasks with confidence and sensitivity towards others.
• A high level of computer literacy, including competence in Microsoft Excel and Word, and in other database operations, with a demonstrated ability to quickly develop skills in other software applications. Salary details Appointment to this role will be at HEO 5 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $105,665 comprising base salary within the range of $80,869 to $90,312 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply
• This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
• In submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the success profile.
• For further information about this position, please contact Catherine Chalmers, Business Manager, Catherine.
[email protected]
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details. Position-Description
- Professional Experience Officer (504291).pdf Applications close Wednesday, 7 October 2026, 11.55pm As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process. To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.

📌 Professional Experience Officer (Launceston)
🏢 University of Tasmania
📍 Launceston