- Full time
- Continuing
- Bundoora Campus
- Salary HEO7 from $106,472 plus 17% superannuation
About the position
At La Trobe University, clinical placements are central to preparing future nurses and supporting strong partnerships across the health sector. We’re seeking an experienced Business Partner & Team Coordinator to lead our Metro Nursing placements portfolio, supporting one of the University’s largest and most operationally complex placement programs.
This continuing role combines people leadership, operational oversight and internal strategic partnering. You’ll lead a skilled team of placement professionals and work in close partnership with academic leaders in the La Trobe School of Nursing and Midwifery—one of Australia’s oldest tertiary nursing schools—to ensure nursing students are supported through high‑quality, compliant and well‑coordinated clinical placements.
About the role
Reporting to a Senior Coordinator (Health Placements), you will:
- Lead and support a portfolio team delivering metro nursing and midwifery placements
- Act as the primary business partner for Schools and academic leaders within the nursing and midwifery portfolio
- Oversee operational delivery, resourcing and workflow management
- Ensure placement activity meets regulatory, compliance and quality requirements
- Manage complex issues and escalations with sound judgement and professionalism
- Contribute to continuous improvement of placement operations and student experience
As a member of the Placement Partnering & Operations leadership group, you’ll also contribute to the ongoing evolution of placement services as student demand, regulatory settings and sector expectations continue to change.
Experience in tertiary education, health placements or large‑scale service delivery environments will be highly regarded.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- Demonstrated experience leading professional staff in a complex operational environment.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including partnering with academic and external stakeholders.
- Well‑developed problem‑solving and decision‑making capability in high‑volume service contexts.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A commitment to quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
PD- Business Partner & Team Coordinator.pdf
Benefits
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- Private Health Insurance discount
- Plus, many more, click HERE
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm on Sunday 17th May 2026
Position Enquiries: Rachel Croft, Senior Coordinator Placement Partnering Operations
Email: R.Croft@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter, addressing the Essential Criteria in the position description; and,
- An up-to-date resume.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
Our commitment to safety
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education
La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.
