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• Providing accurate advice and guidance to students and academic staff on course-related information
• Supporting the coordination and administration of internal and external regulatory compliance processes
• Full time, ongoing position based in Hobart

About the opportunity

The Professional Experience Placement Officer plays a crucial role in coordinating and providing high-level support to ensure the successful placement of students in a variety of medical settings across the state and interstate (an internationally in few cases). The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring professional experience placements are effectively coordinated, promoted, and supported, with a focus on student compliance. The role is located at the Hobart Clinical School, attached to the Royal Hobart Hospital.

The Professional Experience Placement Officer will work under the general direction of the Team Leader, Hobart Clinical School, while working closely with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of professional experience placements that enhance student experience and learning/training. This will involve providing high level advice and guidance to staff, students, and external stakeholders in areas including administration, policy, procedures and external regulatory compliance requirements

The position works in a team environment, where there will be a strong emphasis on providing high level administrative support to all learning and teaching activities including clinical rotations compliance, student placements, and examinations. The incumbent must show initiative, attention to detail, high levels of organisation, flexibility and work well, both independently and as part of a team.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinating and managing Year 3 and Year 5 General Practice Placements by building and maintaining strong relationships with placement agencies. This includes sourcing and securing placements, managing schedules, allocating students, and providing ongoing guidance and support throughout the placement lifecycle.
• Overseeing student compliance requirements and ensuring accurate placement data entry, maintaining comprehensive placement histories that align with course and unit objectives in accordance with university policies.
• Preparing and processing placement-related documentation, including Medicare Practice Incentive Payments (PIP) and Placement Agreements.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external health service providers to ensure the smooth coordination of Year 4 Electives, including incoming and outgoing placements across Tasmania, interstate, and internationally.
• Managing the Year 5 Selectives Program, ensuring all compliance and administrative requirements are met for placements at Hobart Clinical School and international sites.
• Assisting with data analysis and the preparation of documents and reports to provide feedback to students and academic staff regarding Electives, Selectives, and General Practice Placements.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team to deliver positive outcomes and achieve organisational goals.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage effectively and professionally with students, staff, professional bodies, and stakeholders at all levels to foster productive relationships and partnerships.
• Demonstrated commitment to a student-centred approach, responding to diverse student needs with solution-focused and supportive outcomes.
• Highly developed organisational and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to manage competing priorities, meet strict deadlines, and perform effectively under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability to embrace change, adjust to evolving work practices, and contribute positively in dynamic environments.

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

• 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 criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Nik Linnell, Business Manager, nik.linnell@utas.edu.au or  03 6226 4865.
• 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-501527 - Professional Experience Placement Officer.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 26 October 2025, 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.

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.