School Administration Officer, Placements

• Full-time, Ongoing position.
• Campbelltown campus-based role with standard business hours.
• Salary: HEW Level 5 $85,778 – $97,006 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Provide essential administrative leadership for student placements and UniClinic operations.

The Opportunity
The School Administration Officer, Placements provides administrative leadership and operational support across placements and UniClinic services within the Faculty of Health. The role ensures the effective coordination of clinical and professional placement activities, patient management workflows, and compliance requirements.

Working closely with academic staff, clinical educators and external partners, you will manage complex administrative processes that support students, staff and patients. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate records, monitoring systems, and delivering high-quality frontline services.

This role suits a proactive administrator who thrives in a high-volume environment, can balance competing priorities, and is committed to service excellence and continuous improvement.


What Success Looks Like:

• UniClinic operational workflows run efficiently, including patient bookings and records.
• Placement administration processes are accurate, compliant and delivered on time.
• Strong working relationships are maintained with academic, clinical and external stakeholders.
• Reports and data are prepared accurately to support operational decision-making.
• Students, staff and clients receive professional and responsive frontline service.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in administration within a large, complex organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage databases, reporting tools and digital systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven capability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience handling complex or sensitive client or student enquiries professionally.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Beyond a rewarding career, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing:

• Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state through salary-packaging options. 
• Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options. 
• Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing, 
• Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover. 

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Rene Walker, Placements and UniClinic Coordinator via r.walker@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1157S. 
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 19 April 2026. 
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position. 

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.
Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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