Fit for Placement Officer
- Academic Support Unit | UniSC Sunshine Coast or Moreton Bay Campus
- Level 4, $71,549 - $75,247 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- x1 Full-time (36.25 hrs per week), ongoing appointment based at Morton Bay
- x1 Part-time (60% FTE - 21.72 hrs per week), fixed-term appointment until late February 2026 based at Sippy Downs
The Opportunities
Join UniSC’s Work Integrated Learning (WIL) team within the Academic Support Unit (ASU) and play a vital role in supporting students’ real-world learning experiences. You'll oversee communication, monitoring, and reporting of pre-placement requirements, ensuring compliance and providing expert advice on mandatory checks and documentation. With a strong focus on client service, you’ll engage with students and partners, embodying UniSC’s values in every interaction. As part of a collaborative and innovative team, you'll contribute to a culture of continuous improvement while using your administrative expertise to make well-informed, policy-based decisions.
About you
You are a strong communicator with excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills, allowing you to build positive relationships and collaborate effectively with students, academic staff, professional colleagues, and external partners. With a proactive and independent approach, you exercise sound judgement to solve problems, make informed decisions, and escalate issues when needed. Your exceptional organisational and administrative skills enable you to manage priorities efficiently, adapt to a dynamic work environment, and meet deadlines with ease.
You will possess:
- completion of an associate diploma level qualification with work related experience an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training;
- demonstrated effective customer service skills and a results orientated focus;
- proven attention to detail and effective data entry, communication and reporting skills, including the ability to use the university’s Placement Management System and other technologies; and
- routine to general knowledge of WIL within the higher education sector, including an understanding of the importance and influence of regulation and accreditation requirements.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Position Description: 
493092 - Fit for Placement Officer.pdf
UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
Applications for this position close midnight, Tuesday 4 March 2025
Your completed application must include:
- a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Dannielle Dowling
Team Leader, WIL Systems and Compliance
Telephone: 07 5456 3415
Email: dcochran@usc.edu.au
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We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.
Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.
We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.
Our Culture & Benefits:
- Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
- Modern teaching & research facilities.
- Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
- We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
- Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
- Salary packing options + 17% Super.
- EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.
