Placement Officer

• Vacancy Number: 77
• Position Title: Placement Officer
• Employment Status: Ongoing, Full Time
• Department: Human Services and Education
• Location: Preston
• Award Classification: PACCT 4
• Salary: $66,244 - $71,926 per annum (plus superannuation)
• Hours per Week: 38

Why Join Us

Melbourne Polytechnic has been a leader in practical, real-world education since 1912. We offer:

• Industry-led, hands-on training
• Inclusive, future-focused environments
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• A culture built on curiosity, collaboration, and care

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Placement Officer to coordinate student placements across multiple program areas within the Human Services and Education department. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance, maintaining accurate records, and fostering strong relationships with external partners to support student success.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain placement logistics and documentation across multiple sites
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional standards
• Provide high-quality customer service to students, staff, and placement providers
• Maintain and manage placement databases (e.g., InPlace, Strata, Markbook)
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to secure placement opportunities
• Monitor student compliance with Police Checks, NDIS screening, and WWCC
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to team development
• Work independently to manage placement-related workflows and problem-solving

Skills and Experience Required

• Relevant qualification and experience in placement administration within an educational setting
• Advanced organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, and placement systems
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Knowledge of regulatory environments and compliance standards

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate will be required to provide:

• A valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  
• A National Police Check
  

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our careers portal, where you can view the full Position Description and submit your application. You'll be asked to:

• Complete all pre-screening questions
• Upload your CV and a cover letter (max. 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes align with the Key Skills and Experience in the PD
• If applying for a teaching role, upload relevant qualifications

File Requirements:

• Each file must be under 2MB
• PDF format is preferred (also accepts .doc or .docx)
• Avoid special characters in filenames (e.g. , ! @ # % *)

Selection Process

Our process includes:

• An interview (in-person or via Microsoft Teams)
• Reference checks
• Employment and qualification verification

Questions?

Contact: Recruitment Team

Email:

Applications close: Sunday 3rd August 2025

Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is an equal opportunity and child-safe employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and gender identities.

Recruitment Agencies

Melbourne Polytechnic manages all recruitment directly. We do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies unless engaged through the State Purchasing Contract and with prior written approval.