Student Placements Coordinator (Hybrid, Part-Time)

usyd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 64,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Sydney invites applications for a part-time, fixed-term role in Student Placements within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The role delivers administrative and operational support for student placements in a hybrid pattern, with three days per week in total (two onsite, one remote).

The position focuses on placement compliance, stakeholder liaison, and efficient records using SONIA. We seek detail-oriented professionals with strong communication, proactive problem-solving,

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with accuracy and consistency in all tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solving skills and proactive issue resolution.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgement in professional settings.
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• Experience in administrative roles, preferably in tertiary education.
• Experience using SONIA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• manage the end-to-end delivery of student placements
• negotiate, source and coordinate placement opportunities
• liaise with internal and external stakeholders to organise placements
• use the SONIA system to ensure timely, accurate records and delivery
• provide support to academic staff to ensure placements are effectively managed
• assist students, placement providers and stakeholders with a high-quality service
• ensure all compliance activities are completed on time for safe placement experiences

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Initiative and judgement

Time and workload management

Administrative experience

SONIA experience

Tools

SONIA placement management system

Job description

University of Sydney invites applications for a part-time, fixed-term role in Student Placements within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The role delivers administrative and operational support for student placements in a hybrid pattern, with three days per week in total (two onsite, one remote).

The position focuses on placement compliance, stakeholder liaison, and efficient records using SONIA. We seek detail-oriented professionals with strong communication, proactive problem-solving,