About the position
As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.
- Provide leadership to a dynamic placements team responsible for enabling clinical learning across Bond’s growing medicine and allied health portfolios.
- Drive continuous improvement in placement operations and support the Faculty as new programs and placement pathways are introduced.
- Collaborate with academics and external providers to deliver impactful, real‑world learning experiences for emerging health practitioners.
Join Australia’s top university for teaching* and enjoy staff benefits including:
- Free staff car parking
- 36.75 hour standard work week
- Access to flexible work/work from home arrangements#
- Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
- Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
- 17.5% of base salary leave loading
- Staff wellbeing program
- Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
- Study assistance for staff and dependents#
- Corporate health and finance discounts
- Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
- Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#
This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a supportive, collaborative, and high‑performing clinical placements team within the Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine. With a strong emphasis on wellbeing, professional development, and shared success, you will play an important part in shaping the future of our placements service while working closely with colleagues across the Faculty.
In this position, you will work alongside the Manager, Clinical Placements and the broader team to deliver high‑quality administrative, operational, and coordination support for student placement experiences. You will contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of placement processes, business systems, and compliance activities, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and a positive experience for students, academics, and clinical partners.
You will collaborate with academic staff, professional colleagues, and external providers to maintain clear communication, coordinate placement logistics, and uphold the quality and integrity of curriculum‑related placement activities. Your contribution will help ensure that students and stakeholders are well‑supported, informed, and engaged throughout the placement lifecycle.
Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Placements, you will be an active team contributor - supporting shared workflows, participating in continuous improvement initiatives, and helping maintain efficient systems, processes, and communication channels across the Faculty.
About the person
We are seeking a proactive and collaborative professional who brings strong administrative capability and a commitment to supporting a high‑performing team. You will be someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, contributes positively to team culture, and is motivated by opportunities for cross‑training, growth, and continuous improvement.
We are looking for an individual who:
- Works effectively both independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities while contributing to process enhancements and service improvements.
- Demonstrates highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently and professionally with students, colleagues, academics, and external partners.
- Provides high‑level administrative support, showing exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality.
- Possesses strong IT capability, including advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to support, guide, and train others in relevant systems.
- Brings significant experience in contract administration, business systems, and stakeholder liaison, or holds a relevant business qualification that supports effective engagement with high‑level external partners.
Salary details
The salary for the position commences at $85,707.07 per annum, plus 12% superannuation.
Additional information
Position-related enquiries can be directed to Odette Smith (Manager - Clinical Placements) at [email protected].
Application and submission details
For further details regarding this appointment, please reference the Position Description and Selection Criteria
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Applications close: 11:59pm, Sunday 27th September 2026
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