Description:
- 12-month Fixed Term, Part-Time role
- Annual Salary $66,244 - $71,926 (pro rata) + Super
- This role is based out of our Preston Campus. We are close to public transport and provide secure onsite parking, onsite Café & restaurant with a gym facility, hair salon & we are only a 5-minute walk to the Preston market.
About the Organisation:
Melbourne Polytechnic is a learning organisation that has been delivering vocational training since 1912. Learning at Melbourne Polytechnic is a unique experience with an applied focus. delivered by teachers with real-world experience and expertise.
At Melbourne Polytechnic we are committed to providing high quality, innovative, applied and future focused, purposeful education and training to students, industry and communities. Our teachers are passionate and established in their professions and look guide students in theirs. We know that circumstances can create barriers to learning, so we offer our students personalised pathways, flexible study options and learning support.
About the Role:
The Professional Experience Liaison plays a key role in supporting the coordination and administration of student placements in early childhood education and school settings. The Liaison assists in the day-to-day operations of WIL, maintaining communication and documentation with students, academic staff, and placement providers to ensure a smooth and efficient experience for all stakeholders.
Duties:
- Supports the Student Practical Placement Coordinator in identifying and confirming placement opportunities in schools and early childhood education settings.
- Act as the primary point of contact for students regarding placement queries, requirements, and documentation.
- Maintain accurate placement records, ensuring compliance with institute and accreditation standards.
- Liaise with academic staff, placement providers, and professional associations to support the administration of WIL programs.
- Provide administrative support in developing, reviewing, and updating placement-related documentation and agreements.
- Support students in meeting compliance requirements, including working with children checks and mandatory training.
- Assist in the tracking and reporting of student progress, engagement, and satisfaction with WIL experiences.
- Contribute to the development of new placement opportunities by supporting relationship-building with schools and early childhood education providers.
- Assist in organising student placement briefings, training sessions, and debriefing activities.
- Ensure timely communication with students and host organisations regarding placement logistics and expectations.
- Travel to other Melbourne Polytechnic campuses and placement sites as required.
For a full list of key responsibilities and duties, please view the position description .
Skills and Experience Required:
- Post secondary qualifications and/or significant experience in a relevant educational setting.
- Demonstrated broad knowledge of the field of Early Years Education, a current working knowledge of the early childhood sector and the Victorian school system.
- Capacity to build and manage relationships and liaise effectively with the early years education professions and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Highly developed project management, organisational and administrative skills with a high level of information literacy, expertise in the Microsoft suite, and experience in the use of InPlace placement management platform.
- Commitment to providing excellent service to students, employers and staff.
- Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure.
- Excellent skills in oral and written communication.
- An understanding of issues affecting professional practice including familiarity with the regulatory environment for teacher registration and the impact of changing government policy.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to Occupational Health and Safety, Anti-Discrimination,
- Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement
- Successful applicant will need to obtain an Employee Working with Children Check and a National Police Check
How to Apply:
Please submit the following documents for your application to be considered
- Current CV
- Cover Letter (Please ensure that you address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description )
For further information on the role, please contact the hiring manager via email: recruitment@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au or via phone: (03) 9269 1650 .
If you email us, please make sure you put the job title and job number in the subject line.
Please note, applications received via email will not be considered - you must apply via the website.
Candidates must hold a valid Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC). A lodgement receipt is not a valid alternative; the approval email with the lodgement of a WWCC card number can be accepted.
A National Police Check is required for the successful applicant.
We will be shortlisting immediately. Don’t delay, apply today!
Recruitment Agencies
Please be aware for us to engage with you, we require internal pre-approval and you must be on the State Purchasing Contract (for Victorian government common use goods and services). We will engage with you and your agency once we have the approvals.
Diversity and Inclusion
Melbourne Polytechnic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation, by ensuring that children and young people are protected from abuse or harm.
We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people who are LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.