Manager, Professional Experience Placement

Menzies Research Institute; City of Launceston; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tasmania in Launceston is seeking a Manager, Professional Experience Placement to lead the School of Education's placement program and support staff across the end-to-end placement lifecycle.

You will oversee policy compliance, develop strategic plans, and drive continuous improvement in professional experience delivery, working closely with academic and professional colleagues to enhance student learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s level qualification with relevant experience or equivalent
• Proven team building and leadership skills with continuous improvement focus
• Experience with policy interpretation and administrative process reviews
• Excellent written communication for reports, plans and submissions
• Experience with university professional placement programs is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Professional Experience administrative team across the placement lifecycle
• Lead and develop the administrative team in a values-based, people-centric environment
• Ensure compliance with UTAS policies and external accreditation requirements
• Provide strategic advice on improvements to Professional Experience programs
• Contribute to design and delivery of strategic plans, policy and procedures in Professional Experience area

Skills

Leadership

Policy interpretation

Written communication

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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.

• Bring your passion for education to a role that shapes exceptional placement experiences
• Lead and inspire a professional team dedicated to enriching student learning and success
• Full time, ongoing position based at the Rivers Edge Campus, Launceston

About the opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a Manager, Professional Experience Placement in the School of Education, which is part of the Arts and Society Portfolio. The Manager, Professional Experience Placement supports the Portfolio's strategic initiative to grow and enhance high-quality placement experiences, which is a key component to support student learning and development within their course.

What you'll do:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Professional Experience administrative team, overseeing the delivery of support across all student placement end-to-end lifecycle activities.
• Lead and develop the Professional Experience administrative team, establishing a values-based, people-centric environment that supports all staff and students to achieve their best individually and collectively.
• Effectively mitigate risk by ensuring compliance with UTAS and external policy, including but not limited to, adherence to the UTAS PEP Procedure, management of student and stakeholder compliance, and external accreditation requirements.
• Provide high level and strategic advice, guidance and recommendations in relation to improvements, changes and new approaches to Professional Experience programs across the Portfolio.
• Make key and knowledgeable contributions to the design and delivery of strategic and operational plans, policy and procedure in the area of Professional Experience, in consultation with senior academic and professional staff within the Portfoilio and wider University.

What we're looking for:

• A bachelor’s level qualification with relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Proven team building and team leadership skills, with an ability to work constructively and an ability to lead a continuous improvement culture.
• Experience with policy interpretation and implementation, including the ongoing review of administrative processes and procedures to ensure they provide a quality approach.
• Excellent written communication skills including the ability to research and analyse information in order to present data, and write effective reports, plans, submissions and correspondence.
• Experience supporting University professional experience placement programs an advantage, not essential.
• Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and verbal communication skills including the ability to clearly consult and liaise with internal and external stakeholders in a professionally and culturally sensitive manner.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 7 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $130,943 comprising base salary within the range of $101,821 to $111,917 plus 17% superannuation.

Applications close Sunday, 20 September 2026, 11.55pm

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.