Placement Officer

Griffith Health are excited to share a fixed-term/secondmentopportunityfor the role of PlacementOfficer for the Commonwealth-funded project Mental Health Pathways to Practice Program Pilot. This position commences as soon as possible and will end with the completion of the project funding period on 27 November 2026.  

The Placement officer position is a full-time opportunity based at the Gold Coast supporting the Social Work and Occupational Therapy disciplines to deliver the placement innovation in Mental Health. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will undertake a range of administrative tasks to support the team to deliver and measure the placement activities relating to the project. 

The role will be part of the Mental Health Pathways to Practice Program team under the direction of the Project Manager working closely with academic staff from the Occupational Therapy and Social Work disciplines the Discipline Leads and Placement and Partnerships Team Leader.

About you 
We are seeking a team member who is motivated highly organised and experienced administrators/placement officers who thrive in a dynamic work environment. Ability to work in a team high attention to detail and intermediate to advanced software skills are required. Placement experience would be beneficial. 

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Providing administrative support for studentplacementincluding the allocation coordination and management ofplacementprograms. 

• Coordinating the design of robust processes utilising Sonia and other available software to meet the specific program outcome requirements and reporting. 

• Assisting with the assessment of student eligibility for scholarships associated with the program pilot. 

• Supporting the academic staff in capacity building ofplacements in Mental Health and supporting the ongoing relationships with industry partners. 

• Coordinating the establishment and administration ofplacementagreements as needed. 

• Attendingmeetings of relevance to the role including placement officer meetings at the School and Health Group discipline-specific meetings for OT and Social Work and project meetings. 

Salary range
The full-time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 5 range $79705 - $89416 per annum 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $93255 - $104617 per annum.

Additional Information :

Why Griffith
As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme

How to apply
At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the Position Description) 
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role please contact Jenna Casey Project Manager at . 

For application and recruitment advice please contact Jinita Dhall Talent Acquisition Partner at .

Closing date: Sunday 7 December 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time