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Counselling Placements Coordinator, National School of Arts & SciencesCounselling Placements Coordinator, National School of Arts & SciencesFremantle locationFull-timeopportunity, Continuing contractJoin a national university committed to excellence in education,scholarshipand research.Supportive Staff and work environmentHEW Level6 $88,988pa + 14.25% superannuationAbout the universityThe University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.About the OfficeThe National School of Arts and Sciences is one of two national schools in the Faculty of Arts, Sciences, Law and Business. The National School is based on two distinct campuses in Fremantle and Sydney. The School of Arts and Sciences delivers a practical, ethical and industry-focused education in diverse areas of study such as the liberal arts, communications and media, counselling and science, with a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs on offer.About the roleThe position collaborates with academic and professional staff in a challenging and competitive environment to find suitable and varied placements for a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate counselling students in a range of counselling contexts including trauma, addiction, family, relationship, children and adolescent counselling, clinical and other types of counselling applied work. Alongside the Facultys Work Integrated Learning and Student Experience Manager, the position develops prospective placement opportunities and relationships with counselling industry partners, develops new opportunities and cultivates and manages continuing relationships with industry stakeholders, as well as overseeing the supervision of students on placement, and completing their mid- and end-of-semester reviews.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate existing University and agency partnerships and secure and develop placement opportunities with counselling industry partners.Assist undergraduate and postgraduate counselling students to find and succeed in appropriate and rewarding placements in a range of counselling contexts.Oversee the supervision of students on placements.Complete mid- and end-of-semester reviews of students on placement.Effectively liaise with WIL Faculty staff, academic staff, clinical supervisors and the program coordinator on matters pertaining to clinical placements.Maintain accurate record keeping of placement agreements, student contracts, requisite police /health /WWC checks appropriate to the placement, communication of Placement Handbook protocols and placement agency responsibilities.Qualifications, skills & experienceA Degree qualification with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.Strong data and records management with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.Proven operational, organisational and administrative experience in a busy, fluid environment (higher education experience highly regarded)BenefitsGenerous training and development opportunitiesFriendly and collaborative working environmentFast paced environment with opportunity for professional growthHow to applyPlease apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.Previous applicants need not apply.Applications closing date: 8June 2025For further information on how to apply, please visit:How to apply | Notre DameApplicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.Contact usPlease direct your queries regarding this role toTripti, Tripti.shukla@nd.edu.auUnsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained. #J-18808-Ljbffr