Clinical Placements Officer

Australian National University; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

ANU in Canberra is seeking a Clinical Placements Officer to coordinate the operational delivery of clinical education within the Canberra Clinical School. You will manage student placements across all years of the MChD program, oversee schedules, maintain records in LMS and placement systems, and serve as the first point of contact for placement inquiries.

The role requires strong organisational skills, effective communication with clinical partners, academic staff and students, and a proactive

Qualifications

• Experience in administration within a complex setting.
• Strong stakeholder communication skills.
• Interest in data accuracy, reporting and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational delivery of clinical education and student placements across all years of the MChD program, manage schedules and logistics, and maintain accurate records in learning management and placement systems.
• Contribute to teaching, assessment and administrative activities during quieter placement periods.

Job description

Classification: ANU Officer 5 (Administration)

Salary package: $89,760 - $97,918 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full-time, Continuing

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The Position

The Clinical Placements Officer coordinates the operational delivery of clinical education within the Canberra Clinical School. As part of a small, initiative-taking team, the role coordinates student placements across all years of the MChD program, manages schedules and logistics, maintains accurate records across learning management and placement systems, and acts as the first point of contact for placement‑related enquiries.

The position requires confident engagement with clinical partners, academic staff, and students to support effective placement delivery. During quieter placement periods the role also contributes to broader teaching, assessment, and administrative activities.

The Person

The ideal candidate will be organised, detail‑focused and comfortable managing complex logistics in a fast‑moving environment. They will bring experience in administration within a complex setting, strong stakeholder communication skills, and a interest in data accuracy, reporting, and continuous improvement.

They will be confident working independently and collaboratively, interpreting and apply policies and procedures, and committed to delivering high‑quality operational support for clinical education.

The School

The ANU School of Medicine & Psychology delivers a research‑led medical program with a strong commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. The School partners with ACT Health, regional NSW providers, and remote NT sites to offer high‑quality clinical teaching and placements. Its research spans basic science, clinical medicine, and health systems implementation, supported by collaborations with universities, governments, and communities. The School is accredited by the Australian Medical Council and maintains rigorous standards in admissions, teaching, and student support.

The College

ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross‑disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research‑led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world‑class facilities.

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Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.