Administration Officer, Student Placements

Bond University; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff car parking

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave (up to 18/26 weeks)

Staff wellbeing program

Job summary

Bond University on the Gold Coast is seeking an Administration Officer in the Clinical Placements Team to coordinate and implement placement processes for medical and allied health programs. You will support communications, compliance, and information management to ensure smooth, high-quality placements for students.

The role is full-time, fixed-term for up to 12 months (Parental Leave Cover) with a supportive team culture and accessible staff benefits on campus.

Qualifications

• Provides a high standard of administrative support, demonstrating strong organisational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Possesses solid IT literacy, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and experience with student systems or similar platforms.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Works independently with effective time-management skills, managing competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Shows strong organisational capability, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the administrative processes required to place students within the Bond University Medical Program and Allied Health Programs.
• Maintain clear communication, support compliance requirements, and collaborate with Curriculum and Assessment Administration Teams.
• Contribute to shared workflows, support colleagues with system use and information management, and maintain placement information.
• Work with academics, professional staff, and external partners to ensure students and stakeholders are well-informed and supported.

Skills

Administrative professionalism

Organisation

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Student systems

Job description

Brief Description

• Play a crucial role in a dynamic placements team responsible for enabling clinical learning across Bond’s growing medicine and allied health portfolios.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in placement operations and support the Faculty as new programs and placement pathways are introduced.
• Collaborate with academics and external providers to deliver impactful, real-world learning experiences for emerging health practitioners.

As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.

Administration Officer - Student Placements

Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine

Full-time, Fixed Term for up to 12 months (Parental Leave Cover)

Position Reference No

184675409

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• Free staff car parking
• 36.75 hour standard work week
• Access to flexible work/work from home arrangements
• Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave
• Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items
• 17.5% of base salary leave loading
• Staff wellbeing program
• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
• Study assistance for staff and dependents
• Corporate health and finance discounts
• Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
• Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool

About The Position

We are offering an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, supportive, and collaborative team that values wellbeing, professional development, and shared success. As an integral member of the Clinical Placements Team, you will contribute to a positive, inclusive working environment while gaining experience across a variety of administrative and coordination activities that support student learning and engagement.

The primary purpose of this role is to work closely with colleagues to coordinate and implement the administrative processes required to place students within the Bond University Medical Program and Allied Health Programs. You will help ensure placements run smoothly and efficiently by maintaining clear communication, supporting compliance requirements, and collaborating with Curriculum and Assessment Administration Teams.

In this team-based role, you will contribute to shared workflows, support colleagues with system use and information management, and help maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality placement information. You will work collaboratively with academics, professional staff, and external partners to ensure students and stakeholders are well-informed and supported throughout their placement experience.

Requirements

We are seeking a motivated and professional individual with strong administrative capability who will contribute positively to a collaborative team environment. You will be someone who works effectively both independently and as part of a team, demonstrates initiative, and values opportunities for cross-training and professional growth.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Provides a high standard of administrative support, demonstrating strong organisational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Possesses solid IT literacy, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and experience with student systems or similar platforms.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Works independently with effective time-management skills, managing competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Shows strong organisational capability, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Contributes positively to team outcomes, fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment.

Salary details

The salary for the position commences at $74,096.61 per annum, plus 12% superannuation.

Further information

Position-related enquiries can be directed to Ms. Odette Smith, Manager – Clinical Placements, at [e-mail] or [phone].

Applications close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 27th September 2026.

Pre-employment checks

Pre-employment checks: Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks (including working rights verification, reference checks and a certified copy of your highest qualification). In line with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence 2025, preferred candidates must complete a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Declaration, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon the University’s review of the declaration. For more information, please visit our website via this link:

Conditions of employment

Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Workplace Agreement (BWA).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bond University is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage our students and staff to respect individuality, inclusiveness and diversity. In line with Bond University’s values, people from diverse backgrounds, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply for positions at the University.

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