Jobs and Careers

• Coordinate timely student placement lifecycle activities
• Provide high level advice and guidance to staff, students, and external stakeholders
• Part Time (0.4), Fixed Term (until March 2027), based in Launceston

About the opportunity

The University of Tasmania is looking for a Professional Experience Officer to join their fast-paced team for a parental leave backfill opportunity.

The Professional Experience team is responsible for supporting a wide range of administrative functions in the professional experience placement programs across the schools of Education, Social Sciences, Creative Arts and Media and Law.  The programs bring together students, staff, and external partners to create meaningful placement experiences.

As our new Professional Experience Officer, you’ll be at the heart of shaping exceptional placement experiences. You’ll build strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams and external providers to deliver a seamless, high‑quality placement program. Your work will span a diverse mix of responsibilities—from coordinating compliance and specialised placements to navigating complex student matters, interpreting policy, preparing reports, and driving continuous improvement across our processes. You’ll be a trusted source of expert advice for staff, students, and partners, guiding them through administrative requirements, procedures, and regulatory obligations with confidence and clarity.

 Our ideal candidate will be a relationship‑focused professional who enjoys building strong networks with internal and external stakeholders. You will be an organised multitasker with strong time‑management and problem solving skills, As well as being a confident communicator who can provide high level advice and support to students, academic staff and external placement providers.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate timely student placement lifecycle activities across Arts & Society including negotiating complex placements with external stakeholders, management of student compliance, administering the student assessment process, management of individual preparation plans (IPPs), and supporting graduates with teacher registration.
• Ensure adherence to accreditation requirements, guidelines, privacy, confidentiality, and compliance obligations.
• Manage and coordinate student and stakeholder escalations in a prompt and professional manner.
• 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.

­What we’re looking for:

• Completion of a degree or diploma level qualification in a relevant area with relevant work-related experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience or education/training.
• 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 environment.
• 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.
• 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.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 5 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $105,665 (pro rata) comprising base salary within the range of $80,869 to $90,312 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• 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 Danica Yole, Manager, Professional Experience Placement on Danica.Yole@utas.edu.au or 03 63249894.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS 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.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 502227 - Professional Experience Officer.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 22 February 2026, 11.55pm

 The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

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.