Placement Officer

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The School of Nursing and Midwifery are excited to share a fixed-term opportunity for the role of Placement Officer, commencing in October 2026 

The Placement officer position is a part-time opportunity based at the Logan campus, supporting Nursing and Midwifery disciplines to deliver placements. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will undertake a range of administrative tasks relating to placements 

The role will be part of the Clinical Placement Office and will work closely with both professional and academic staff from the Nursing and Midwifery disciplines, under the guidance of the Placement Team Leader. 

About you

We are seeking a team member who is motivated, highly organised and experienced administrator/placement officer who thrives in a dynamic fast paced 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 student placement including the allocation, coordination, and/or management of placement programs.  

• Utilising placement software to manage the ongoing placement requirements and accurate reporting, as needed. 

• Attending meetings of relevance to the role, including placement officer meetings at the School and Health Group, discipline-specific meetings for Nursing and Midwifery as required.  

What we can offer
This is a fixed-term (until 01 April 2027), part-time (0.60FTE) position primarily based at Griffith University Logan. As Griffith is a multi-site university you may be required to work across other locations.
Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 5 range $82,415 - $92,456 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $96,426 - $108,174 per annum.

Why join Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading

Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re 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. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s 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. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Karen Carrington, Placement Team Leader on [email protected].  

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Maria Mahon, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].

Closing date: Thursday 3rd September at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.