OVERVIEW This role supports the delivery of professional and community placement experiences within the National School of Education at Australian Catholic University. Based within School Operations, the Administrative Officer contributes to the coordination of school and community placements through effective administrative support. The position is part-time (21 hours per week), continuing, and offered with some hybrid flexibility at the Canberra or Strathfield campus. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Provide timely, effective and efficient administrative support. – Support the sourcing of appropriate field placements. – Support the allocation of field placements, including school and community experience placements. – Work within School Operations to support courses delivered by the National School of Education. REQUIREMENTS – Hold Australian work rights. – For continuing roles, hold permanent Australian work rights. – Hold or be able to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only). – Complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference. – Submit an application including a resume and responses to the selection criteria and core competencies. WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Professional and community placements are a core component of education degrees, bridging academic learning with real-world practice. By supporting the coordination of these placements, this role helps ensure students are placed in appropriate, well-organised environments that meet course and regulatory requirements. Effective administrative support in this area contributes directly to student readiness, partner relationships, and the smooth operation of placement programs. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Carefully review the position description and align your cover letter responses directly to the stated selection criteria and core competencies. – Clearly demonstrate your experience with administrative support, coordination tasks, or working across multiple stakeholders, using concise examples. – Highlight any experience supporting education programs, placements, or compliance-related processes, if applicable. – Ensure your application reflects attention to detail, particularly in meeting application instructions and page limits. – Prepare documentation early for work rights and mandatory checks to avoid delays later in the process. – Submit your application well before the closing date to allow time to address any technical or submission issues.