Manager, Professional Experience Placement

University of Tasmania; City of Launceston; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tasmania is seeking a Manager, Professional Experience Placement in the School of Education to oversee the placement lifecycle and support student learning. Based at Rivers Edge Campus, Launceston, you will lead a professional team and drive improvements across the Portfolio.

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s level qualification with relevant experience and demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Salary: up to AU$130,943 with superannuation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification with relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to foster continuous improvement.
• Experience interpreting policies and improving administrative processes.
• Excellent written communication for reports, plans and submissions.
• Experience with university professional experience programs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Professional Experience administrative team for end-to-end lifecycle activities.
• Lead and develop the Professional Experience administrative team in a values-based, people-centric environment.
• Mitigate risk by ensuring compliance with UTAS policies and external accreditation requirements.
• Provide strategic advice on improvements and new approaches to Professional Experience programs.
• Contribute to design and delivery of plans, policy and procedures in Professional Experience areas.

Skills

Team leadership

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Data analysis / reporting

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.

Advertised: 07 Sep 2026 Tasmania Standard Time
Applications close: 20 Sep 2026 Tasmania Standard Time