Clinical Coordinator

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

The School of Medicine and Dentistry is seeking a highly organised and proactive Clinical Placements Coordinator to support the delivery of clinical placements for medical students within the Doctor of Medicine program.

This role is central to ensuring students successfully complete their clinical placement requirements while maintaining a high-quality learning experience across hospital and community-based settings. You will work closely with Phase 2 and Phase 3 Leads, Clinical Sub-Dean, Clinical Leads, supervisors, and a wide range of clinical partners.

You will play a key role in coordinating day-to-day placement activities, building strong relationships with external stakeholders, and ensuring smooth communication between the University, clinical sites, and students.

About you
You will hold a diploma-level qualification (or equivalent) combined with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of skills, knowledge, and experience.

You will bring strong organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and confidence working with a range of stakeholders in a complex clinical or educational environment. Experience in higher education, health, or clinical placement coordination will be highly regarded.

What we can offer
This is a fixed-term (until 3 January 2028), full-time position based at the Sunshine Coast Health Institute and the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

The Sunshine Coast site is located on the land of the Kabi Kabi and Jinibara peoples.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 5 range $82,415 - $92,456 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $96,426 - $108,174 per annum.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• 50% fee discount for work related post graduate Griffith degrees 
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About You section above and the position description) 
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Brad Mercer, Placement and Partnerships Team Leader at brad.mercer@griffith.edu.au.

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner at j.dhall@griffith.edu.au.

Closing date: Thursday, 18 June 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.