Clinics Program Coordinator - Parental Leave Cover

Curtin University

Perth WA

Other (Healthcare and Medical)

Other (Education and Training)

Contract/Temp

106,094 - 113,913 (G07) plus 17% Superannuation

About the Role:

  Curtin School of Allied Health invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) fixed-term, one-year Parental Leave Cover position as Clinics Program Coordinator to ideally commencing in mid-March 2026. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to lead the planning and coordination of activities that support key initiatives and deliverables across Curtin’s operated clinics.

  The successful candidate will bring expertise in practice coordination, clinic management, or student supervision, and will operate with considerable autonomy under broad direction from senior management. In this position, you will ensure students receive high-quality, safe learning experiences while delivering health and social services across the clinics operated by Curtin. You’ll demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous improvement, combining strategic planning skills with hands-on coordination abilities.

This role is perfect for a motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic educational healthcare environment and is passionate about shaping the next generation of allied health practitioners.

This position is based on Bentley Campus and availability during clinic hours, from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday, is required, with the need to work flexibly across the Clinics as needed.

Selection Criteria

Who we are looking for:

A professional qualification in a relevant Health Sciences discipline with considerable experience in a university and/or health care environment; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and /or education/training.

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a detailed knowledge of a range of curriculum, learning and assessment software applications and to provide a high level of interpretation, advice, and guidance in relation to the implementation of these.

Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to coordinate and implement project plans to achieve desired outcomes.

Demonstrated ability to gather, collate, interrogate, and report on data.

Highly effective verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to create maintain and enhance relationships with colleagues and external parties at all levels.

Demonstrated high level written communication skills, with the ability to draft and prepare a variety of reports and other written documentation.

Demonstrated effective decision making and problem-solving skill

Desirable

Previous experience in a tertiary environment.

Recent practice coordination, or practice management experience.

Experience in leadership and supervision of other staff and students.

Role Requirements:

As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.

Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. 

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.

A level of fitness commensurate with the position.

Ability to work outside of normal office hours when required.

About Curtin University

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.

What We Offer You:

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 information, check out our benefits page!

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, quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address. 

Applications close: 8.30 pm (AWST), Wednesday, 4th February 2026

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Contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 0892669000