School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work Full-time fixed-term position for up to 1 year Base salary will be in the range $102,565 - $111,686 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7) Based at our St Lucia Campus Play a key role connecting students, industry and the next generation of healthcare professionals. About This Opportunity The Placement Coordinator (locally known as the Work Integrated Learning Partnerships Coordinator) is responsible for the administrative management of student clinical placements across the Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery (dual) and Master of Nursing Studies programs. It’s a role that’s both industry-facing and student-focused, combining process management with relationship building. You’ll be the primary point of contact for our placement partners across public and private hospitals, aged care facilities, general practices, and medical centres, helping to coordinate the large-scale logistics behind student placements. Key responsibilities will include: Coordinating and managing clinical placements, ensuring smooth operations, compliance, and accurate data management. Liaising directly with partners to confirm placement availability and resolve any issues as they arise, from last-minute rebooking’s to unexpected ward closures. Supporting students through the entire placement process, from preparation to completion, ensuring they achieve their required clinical hours each year. Building strong, trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a seamless experience for both students and partners. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave 17% superannuation contributions 17.5% annual leave loading Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program On campus childcare options Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day) Salary packaging options About You Experienced in providing high-level administrative support and ensuring smooth, well-organised placement experiences for students. Highly organised with strong attention to detail, you stay calm and solutions-focused when things get busy, managing competing priorities with confidence and care. Comfortable navigating processes, policies, and systems, and able to balance administrative precision with a people-first approach. A strong communicator who’s confident picking up the phone to solve problems and build positive working relationships. Proactive, innovative, and committed to improving processes and enhancing outcomes. Demonstrates integrity, respect and openness, with a genuine commitment to delivering outstanding results for students and partners. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Audrey Brown at audrey.brown@uq.edu.au . For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Want to Apply? We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion , fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au . Other Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. Applications close Thursday 30 October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-56830).
