OVERVIEW The Placement Coordinator (Educational & Developmental Psychology) at Australian Catholic University (ACU) supports the teaching and management of the Master of Psychology (Educational & Developmental) program in Melbourne. This part-time position involves coordinating professional practicum activities, supporting student learning engagement, and maintaining relationships with university and external stakeholders. The role is based at the Melbourne campus with some hybrid work flexibility and sits within the School of Behavioural & Health Sciences. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Contribute to the ongoing teaching and management of professional practicum in the discipline of Psychology for students in the Master of Psychology (Educational & Developmental) program – Maintain and build relationships with faculty, university stakeholders, and external providers – Develop pathways for the practicum requirements of postgraduate Psychology students – Manage effective administration of professional practicums – Support student engagement with learning activities – Provide supervision of postgraduate clinical practice in the Melbourne Psychology Clinic – Provide supervision of students on external placements – Contribute to academic and administrative activities within the national School of Behavioural & Health Sciences REQUIREMENTS – Hold Australian work rights to apply for the position – For permanent or continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights – Complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including checks related to gender-based violence and foreign interference – Hold a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) where required – Submit a resume as part of the application – Provide responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum two pages) or through the online application page – Complete brief online responses to pre-screening employment questions WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role supports the professional development of postgraduate psychology students by ensuring quality practicum experiences and effective supervision opportunities. Placement coordination is central to connecting academic learning with professional practice, helping students develop the competencies required for future registration and employment in psychology settings. The position also contributes to collaboration between the university, clinics, and external providers to strengthen practical learning pathways. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Review the full position description carefully and align your application examples with the listed responsibilities – Highlight experience in practicum coordination, student supervision, stakeholder engagement, or psychology education where relevant – Use clear examples in your cover letter to demonstrate administrative, teaching, and relationship management skills – Prepare documentation early for compliance requirements such as work rights and Working with Children checks – Tailor your resume to emphasize higher education, clinical supervision, or postgraduate student support experience – Demonstrate familiarity with collaborative academic environments and the ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders