Fieldwork Administrative Support Officer

• Full time, fixed term until 19 November 2027 | Curtin Bentley Campus
• Competitive remuneration + 17% super contributions
• Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2025)

Reference Number: 1677383
  
About the Role:  
  
Join Curtin University as a Fieldwork Administrative Support Officer and play an important role in supporting the successful delivery of student fieldwork placements across the Faculty of Health Sciences. Reporting to the Fieldwork Manager, you will provide day-to-day administrative support to the fieldwork team, helping to coordinate processes and activities that enable students to undertake valuable placement experiences.
  
Working collaboratively across the Faculty you will apply your knowledge of administrative processes and procedures, understand how they connect with related areas, and ensure fieldwork activities are supported efficiently and effectively. This is an opportunity to contribute to a team that plays a key role in supporting student learning and professional development.
  
Your responsibilities will include: 

• Administer mandatory screening documentation required for students undertaking clinical placements, including National Police Clearances, Working with Children Checks, first aid, manual handling, immunisation status and risk assessments
• Maintain and update student screening and placement information in SONIA and other relevant systems, ensuring records are accurate and up to date
• Coordinate and process placement documentation and records in a timely and accurate manner
• Act as the first point of contact for students regarding fieldwork-related queries, providing proactive, accurate and professional support
• Coordinate student incidents, including triaging matters via Rise and referring them to the relevant Academic Coordinator

Who we are looking for (selection criteria): 

• Experience providing administrative support, with the ability to manage a varied range of tasks and responsibilities
• Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively and professionally with a diverse range of people, with cross-cultural sensitivity
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, with general direction
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing demands and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including proficiency in a range of applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and email

Desirable:

• Previous experience within the higher education sector or the health profession

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

About Curtin University 
  
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/  
  
What We Offer You: 
  
This is a full time, fixed term position until 19 November 2027, with a salary range between $79,072 - $83,097 (G04) per annum, plus 17% superannuation.
  
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.  
  
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/  
  
Join Us! 
 
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:  

• Up to date resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - no more than two pages

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.  
 
Applications close: 9:00pm (AWST) on Sunday, 20 September 2026.  
  
Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted. 
  
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.  
  
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.