Location: Sydney, NSW
Employment type: Full-time
Start date: 18 January 2027
Work arrangement: Hybrid

Make a difference in the future of education

Are you an organised and proactive qualified with a passion for education and building meaningful relationships? Join Alphacrucis University College and play an important role in supporting the professional development of future educators.

We are seeking a Professional Experience Coordinator to coordinate mandatory professional experience placements for students enrolled in our School of Education programs. This role is central to ensuring students have access to quality placement opportunities and the support they need to successfully meet their course requirements.

Working closely with schools, early childhood centres, university staff and placement supervisors, you will help build and maintain valuable industry partnerships while ensuring placement processes run smoothly and efficiently.

About the role

Classification and remuneration: This position is classified at HEW Level 5.1 under the Higher Education Industry – General Staff – Award. The position is remunerated above the applicable Award minimum rate.

Reporting to the relevant academic leadership within the School of Education, you will coordinate the end-to-end administration of professional experience placements, ensuring students, placement providers and internal stakeholders receive timely and effective support.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Coordinating the sourcing, allocation and confirmation of professional experience placements for students across the School of Education.

- Building and maintaining positive relationships with schools, early childhood centres, workplace mentors and tertiary supervisors.

- Managing placement records, student information and documentation within Sonia,



the university's professional experience management system.

- Coordinating administrative processes relating to mentor and tertiary supervisor payments.

- Liaising with academic leaders and the Director of Professional Experience regarding students with specific placement requirements or support needs.

- Supporting the development and continuous improvement of placement processes, systems and documentation.

- Providing administrative and procedural support during student intervention meetings, including maintaining accurate records and coordinating follow-up actions.

- Monitoring placement requirements, identifying potential compliance risks and escalating matters appropriately.

- Supporting students to successfully meet their professional experience requirements while maintaining appropriate duty-of-care standards in school and early childhood settings.

About you

You are a highly organised and detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with people, coordinating multiple priorities and delivering excellent customer service. You are confident communicating with a diverse range of stakeholders and can build positive working relationships with both internal teams and external placement partners.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification (preferred).

- Previous experience in a tertiary education environment or a relevant administrative coordination role.

- Experience working with students,



schools or early childhood education providers.

- Strong administration, data management and organisational skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt your communication style to different audiences.

- A customer-focused approach and a commitment to providing responsive and professional support.

- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

- A collaborative mindset, with the flexibility to support team members and contribute to process improvements.

- A proactive approach to identifying issues and escalating risks appropriately.

Why join Alphacrucis?

At Alphacrucis University College, we are committed to developing leaders who make a positive difference in their communities and professions. You will join a collaborative team where your contribution directly supports the development of future educators and strengthens our relationships with the education sector.

Essential requirements

- Applicants must be based in Sydney, NSW.

- Applicants must hold full working rights in Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

- The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a genuine commitment to, and respect for, the Christian values, ethos and mission of Alphacrucis University College.

Interested?

If you are passionate about education, relationship building and delivering high-quality administrative support, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter to ••••@ac.edu.au.

Applications close: 30 November 2026

Expected commencement: 18 January 2027.

Alphacrucis University College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates who align with our mission and values.

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