Placement Coordinator, IHNA

Health & Management Pty; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA) seeks a Placement Coordinator to organise student work placements for the Diploma of Nursing at our Perth campus. The role ensures compliance with ASQA/ANMAC and industry standards, while securing placement agreements with providers and supporting practical learning.

The successful candidate will bring a nursing or healthcare education background, strong organizational and stakeholder-management skills, and a track record of coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Healthcare, Nursing or Education.
• Minimum 2 years in student placements, healthcare coordination, or academic administration.
• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage student work placements to align with course schedules and compliance.
• Source and secure placement agreements with providers while meeting ASQA, ANMAC and industry standards.
• Maintain 100% adherence to clinical placement regulations and industry standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Healthcare, Nursing, or Education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Category: Learning & Teaching

About The Company

Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA) is a reputable Registered Training Organisation (RTO), committed to continuous improvement in the area of Healthcare and Nursing Education. We offer high quality, engaging, interactive online and blended course delivery modes.IHNAis now seeking an experienced person to coordinate and manage our Diploma of Nursing coursefromourCampus at Perth WA, 6000. The incumbent of this position will work on a Full-Time basis, to carry out the following accountabilities.

Job Description

About Role:
The Placement Coordinator ensures seamless organization of student work placements, aligning with course schedules and compliance standards. This role involves sourcing and securing agreements with placement providers while adhering to ASQA, ANMAC and industry regulations. The coordinator plays a vital role in supporting students' practical learning experiences.

• Student Placement Success – Ensure 90% of students secure clinical placements within six months of course completion.
• Partnership Development & Retention – Establish new placement agreements annually and maintain a 90% retention rate of existing partners.
• Regulatory Compliance – Maintain 100% adherence to clinical placement regulations and industry standards.
• Student & Stakeholder Satisfaction – Achieve a 4.5/5+ placement satisfaction rating and 85% stakeholder approval in quarterly review meetings.
• Pre-Placement Support & Matching – Provide guidance to 95% of students, ensuring 90% satisfaction, and maintain 98% accuracy in student placement assessments.

Desired Skills and Experience

Qualifications & Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher qualificationin Healthcare, Nursing, & Education.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in student placements, healthcare coordination, or academic administration.
• Registered Nurse with current and unrestricted registration with AHPRA
• Understanding of ASQA, ANMAC,and other relevant compliance frameworks for clinical placements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to establish and maintain placement partnerships.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Awareness about the requirements of the various regulatory bodies such as ASQA, TEQSA and ISO standards.
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices for student placements.
• Proficient in database management and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Why join us?

"At IHM, we are more than an education provider—we are a dynamic community dedicated to excellence in healthcare education. Join us to be part of an innovative, supportive, and growth-driven environment where your contributions shape the future of healthcare. Elevate your career with purpose at IHM!.">

All recruitment, selection and promotion decisions will be based on the best qualified and experienced candidate who can perform the genuine occupational requirements of this position.

HCI supports diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunity in employment to all suitably abled people without discrimination or harassment based on a personal characteristic protected under the Equal Opportunity Act.

Indigenous Australians and Aboriginal &Torres Strait Islanders are also encouraged to apply for the position.