Placement Officer

• Full-time, Ongoing position at HEW Level 6.
• Goulburn campus with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $99,159 – $106,284 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Coordinate student placements with NSW Police Force, ensuring compliant processes and positive experiences across the ADAP program.

The Opportunity
In this role, you will coordinate student placements and service-learning opportunities for the Associate Degree in Applied Policing, including field placements and the Operational Stage of the program. You will assess placement requirements and ensure activities align with course requirements, University procedures and NSW Police Force expectations.

You will manage placement-related subjects, maintain subject outlines and oversee the learning management system. You will monitor student participation, provide timely advice and support students to complete their administrative, placement and compliance requirements.

Working closely with academic and professional staff, students and NSW Police Force personnel, you will manage agreements, records and stakeholder communication throughout the placement lifecycle. You will investigate complex matters, manage operational and compliance risks, and improve systems and workflows to support positive student and stakeholder outcomes.

What Success Looks Like:

• Deliver well-coordinated student placements that meet course and compliance requirements.
• Provide accurate and timely advice throughout the student placement lifecycle.
• Maintain reliable placement records and information for key stakeholders.
• Resolve complex placement and stakeholder matters using sound professional judgement.
• Improve placement systems, processes and workflows to strengthen efficiency and compliance.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• A relevant tertiary qualification or significant professional administrative training and experience, preferably within higher education.
• Demonstrated experience providing high-level administrative services, ideally involving student placements.
• Strong computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office applications and database management.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with staff, management and external agencies.
• Proven organisational and time management skills, including the ability to monitor multiple cases, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to:

• Complete and obtain approval via the NSW Police Force Professional Suitability Application Form.
• Obtain and maintain a Baseline National Security Clearance, as required by the NSW Police Academy.

These are mandatory conditions to be considered for this role, as required by the NSW Police Force.

“Please note that travel between University campuses and other work-related locations may be required as part of this role.”

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

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Dominique Moritz, Head of Program, Associate Degree Applied Policing via [email protected]. Please include the job reference code REF1898X.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 18 October 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 [email protected].

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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