THE OPPORTUNITY

This position is responsible for: arranging the placement of pre-service teachers enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate courses in accordance with the practical teaching requirements of each degree, including communicating; negotiating; analysing situations; interpreting policies and applying discretion to resolve problems related to pre-service teacher placement; improving the efficiency and accuracy of placement processes and developing and maintaining strong relationships with academic staff and teachers/coordinators in schools to enhance the placement of pre-service teachers and manage complex placement issues.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Maintaining a thorough and up to date knowledge of issues affecting school placements and the teaching profession (generated within the schooling system, the University, VIT, ACECQA, ECA, DEECD, the Department of Justice and other organisations, including other universities and their Industrial agreements), and implement developed strategies to ensure the correct and appropriate placement of pre-service teachers.
• Ensuring on-going positive relationships with schools in the region
• Undertaking the placement of pre-service teachers in accordance with course regulations and Faculty requirements, monitor placement outcomes through written and verbal communication with staff in schools and Faculty academic staff.
• Communicating relevant Professional Experience placement information to both schools and pre-service teachers through, for example, fax, mail outs, emails, on-line, web-based and phone contact.
• Ensuring the implementation of all University policies that relate to the areas for which the position is responsible, in particular, those relating to equal opportunity, occupational health and safety, risk management, staff development and staff performance planning and review.

ABOUT YOU

• A tertiary qualification and relevant experience within an educational setting, preferably as a teacher, or a qualification in office administration/management.
• Relevant administrative experience gained within an educational context.
• Effective organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.
• Knowledge of the independent and government school systems and current education policies and issues.

For further details and to apply please visit the Career at Deakin page at www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/careers-at-deakin

ABOUT US

Deakin University is proud to be recognised as an organisation that offers a friendly and supportive working environment. Our staff are committed to genuinely making a difference to thousands of people's lives by contributing to excellence in their education. We acknowledge the importance of providing a dynamic and diverse working environment and strive to offer variety in day-to-day roles as well as various career and professional development opportunities to assist staff to grow and progress their careers. Deakin University staff have the opportunity to interact with colleagues from a diverse range of cultures and professional backgrounds, all who share a common interest in lifelong learning. Furthermore, our staff enjoy the physical location and natural surrounds of our working environments, which they report as enhancing their job satisfaction.

Alongside our international and Australian partners, Deakin University operates on four main campuses; Melbourne Burwood Campus, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, Geelong Waterfront Campus, and the Warrnambool Campus. We also have a location in the Melbourne and Warrnambool CBDs as well as learning centres across regional Victoria.