Your future workplace

Sacred Heart Mission is a community of dedicated people working together to end homelessness, deep disadvantage and social exclusion. Our strength lies in our shared purpose and values. We welcome individuality and support each other to bring our best and whole selves to the work we do each day.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in a fun and friendly organisation with a big heart.

Your new role

As the Student Placements Officer, you will coordinate student placements across Sacred Heart Mission (SHM), ensuring students have a positive and meaningful learning experience.

Based in the Learning and Development team, you will work closely with program areas to grow placement opportunities and strengthen SHM’s future workforce.

A typical day would be:

• Coordinate and oversee student placements across SHM, ensuring adequate supervision and support.
• Develop and implement orientation, training, and evaluation processes for students.
• Build relationships with tertiary institutions and registered training organisations to strengthen placement opportunities.
• Support SHM staff who supervise students by providing guidance and learning resources.
• Identify and implement improvements in the student placement program.

We're looking for someone with

• Experience coordinating student placements or similar programs in the community sector.
• A relevant qualification (Cert IV or above) in Training & Assessment, Human Resources, Education, Social Work, or related fields.
• Strong relationship-building skills to work with staff, students, and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• A strong alignment with SHM’s values and commitment to social impact.

You can look forward to

• Flexible working arrangements, with days that suit you.
• Hourly rate of $44.37-$47.75 (Depending on qualifications and experience).
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% leave loading, wellbeing leave, and gender affirmation leave.
• Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax.
• Professional and career development opportunities, including participation in organisation-wide initiatives.
• Accessing the Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme.

Come and Work with us

To join our team, simply click Apply Now with an attached resume and cover letter.

For more information about the role, contact Trevor Skerry, Manager Learning and Development on 0427 453 722.

*Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.

A position description is attached.

SHM is committed to equal employment opportunities for all people regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.  We recognise the strength and value in diversity, and actively foster an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. All appointments are subject to Police Checks and certain roles require additional pre-screening or evidence of COVID-19 vaccination as outlined in the position description.