Melbourne, Victoria RMIT
Impactful role, coordinating clinical health placements for our students
– Part-time (0.6 FTE), fixed-term position until September 2022
– Based at the City campus, T2 – SE1classification, $107,263 (pro rata) plus superannuation
About RMIT
RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.
Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT's leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.
Our Culture
– Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.
– Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.
– What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.
Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.
About the role
Are you an experienced placement coordinator with a background in nursing? Are you looking for a fast-paced, impactful role where you can add significant value to our students? If so, our Health Clinical Placement Coordinator role could be the right opportunity for you.
You will undertake a key role in coordinating clinical placements for students enrolled in our health programs, incorporating placements across nursing, allied health, aged care and dental. You will also provide regular support to students throughout their placements whilst collaborating with Health providers, Program Managers and Coordinators, ensuring an effective and positive working relationship.
In addition to the above, some of your accountabilities will include:
– Managing the collection, follow-up, and data entry of students' assessment forms throughout each placement
– Conducting assessment of students on placement where required and maintain ownership of assessment and certification of students
– Managing the distribution of requests for external placements, compiling and tracking offers received, and confirming placement offers
– Coordinating and maintaining efficient systems and processes relating to students' placement details, including placement allocations, placement dates, and ranges of experiences
– Managing day-to-day questions from students, Teachers and other external stakeholders relating to placement allocations and rostering
About you
With a background in placement coordination, ideally within nursing, you will be able manage conflicting priorities with ease whilst being able to effectively interact with students and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
We are also looking for:
– A current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and Bachelor of Nursing
– Proven ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
– Relevant experience and networks within industry (nursing specifically)
– Experience with Student databases, specifically InPlace and Placeright (formerly viCPlace)
– An understanding of the students at risk process, special consideration process and equivalent learning and assessment strategies
– Effective interpersonal and communication skills, presentation, facilitation and counselling skills
– Sound knowledge and understanding of the vocational education and training sector
The successful applicant will be appointed between a Teacher 2 (T2) – Senior Educator 1 (SE1) depending on qualifications. Salary Loading will be applied to $107,263 as a Senior Educator Level 1.
Position Description – Health_Clinical_Placement_Coordinator.pdf
To Apply
Please submit your CV and brief covering letter addressing your interest and suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' button. Suitable applicants may be contacted for an interview prior to the closing date, so don't wait until the last moment to apply.
Applications close: 11:59pm (AEST) Sunday 1 August 2021
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We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.
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RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
We are a 2021 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
Salary: Up to $107263 per annum
Location: Australia and Oceania,—-Melbourne
Source: Uniting News