Institute of Health & Management (IHM) is a leading education provider specializing in healthcare, nursing, and management programs. Committed to excellence, innovation, and professional development, IHM equips students with industry-relevant skills through high-quality education, research, and training, preparing them for successful careers in the global healthcare sector.
Job Description
About the Role:
The Placement Coordinator is responsible for efficiently managing student work placements, ensuring alignment with academic schedules and compliance with regulatory standards. This includes identifying and formalizing agreements with placement providers in accordance with ANMAC, TEQSA, and industry requirements. The role is essential in facilitating meaningful and compliant practical learning experiences for students.
Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Student Placement Success: Ensure that 90% of students are placed in clinical settings within six months of course completion.
Partnership Development & Retention: Establish new placement agreements each year while maintaining a 90% retention rate of current partners.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full (100%) compliance with clinical placement regulations and relevant industry standards.
Student & Stakeholder Satisfaction: Achieve a minimum of 4.5/5 in student placement satisfaction scores and 85% stakeholder approval during quarterly reviews.
Pre-Placement Support & Matching: Provide pre-placement guidance to at least 95% of students, maintaining 90% satisfaction rates and 98% accuracy in placement suitability assessments.
Desired Skills and Experience
Qualifications & Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Nursing
A minimum of 2 years' experience in student placements, healthcare coordination, or academic administration.
Registered Nurse with current and unrestricted AHPRA registration.
Sound understanding of ANMAC, TEQSA, and other compliance frameworks relevant to clinical placements.
Proven ability to build and manage strong partnerships with stakeholders, supported by excellent organizational and communication skills.
Skills & Knowledge:
Exceptional organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements including TEQSA, and ISO standards.
Strong understanding of industry standards and best practices in student placement.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Why Join Us?
At IHM, we're not just an education provider—we’re a vibrant and forward-thinking community shaping the future of healthcare. Be part of a team that’s passionate, supportive, and committed to excellence in education. Here, your work directly contributes to transforming lives and improving communities. Grow your career with purpose at IHM!
Application Process:
If you're enthusiastic about enhancing student outcomes and playing a key role in delivering high-quality clinical placements, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your qualifications, experience, and interest in this exciting opportunity. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.
All recruitment, selection and promotion decisions will be based on the best qualified and experienced candidate who can perform the genuine occupational requirements of this position. HCI supports diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunity in employment to all suitably abled people without discrimination or harassment based on a personal characteristic protected under the Equal Opportunity Act. Indigenous Australians and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders are also encouraged to apply for the position.
