Join Our Team as an Education Coordinator – Academic Pathways
Are you passionate about supporting professional development in the field of physiotherapy? The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) invites you to join our Education team as a Full-Time Education Coordinator – Academic Pathways.
In this dynamic role, you’ll work closely with the Training and Assessment Lead and Head of College to coordinate key aspects of the Academic Titling Pathway and Research Pathway to Titling and Specialisation.
As part of our Education Directorate, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Physiotherapy Career Pathway by ensuring high-quality program delivery and seamless collaboration across teams.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to advancing education in physiotherapy, we’d love to hear from you!
Working Arrangements
This hybrid role offers the perfect blend of flexibility and connection! Spend part of your week working alongside a small, friendly team in our modern Camberwell office, and the rest from the comfort of your home.
On the days you are at the office, you will enjoy modern amenities and FREE secure undercover parking with easy access to public transport. When you work from home you will have quality equipment and services to support you.
About us
As a leading voice in the healthcare sector, and with a membership of over 32,000 members, we are driven to support the success of our members and ensure that physiotherapy is the consumer’s first choice for health and wellbeing.
APA is proud to be an Employer of Choice 2022 - 2024, Winner of the 2022 Association of the year award and have a great working culture that is under pinned by our core values:
Accountability | Excellence | Collaboration | Courage | Respect
As part of our team, you will be offered a competitive remuneration salary and access to some amazing benefits including a flexible hybrid work model, additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year, a doona day, paid parental leave, free annual flu vaccinations, professional development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Program, special staff discounts and more!
About the role
The Education Coordinator - Academic Pathways works closely with the Training and Assessment Lead and Head of College (HOC) to coordinate all aspects of the Academic Titling and Research Pathway to Titling and Specialisation.
This includes developing policy and documentation to support the research pathway, coordinating applications from universities who wish to have their post graduate course work master’s program on the APA recognised list.
This role also supports the APA’s Career Pathway at Milestone 3 and 4.
At times, this position may be required to provide administrative support to the Education Team and committees.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate all aspects of the titling credential via academic pathway and the Research Pathway, promoting engagement and interest in the pathway
- Provide information and advice to members about the academic and research pathway
- Process applications for national and international titled within the agreed time frames and ensure that applications include the necessary information and meet the prerequisite requirements
- Collaborate with assessors to support the assessment process
- Assist with onboarding candidates and assessors as required
- Liaise with the research advisory project work group to review, update and develop the research pathway pilot and ongoing operational documentation
- Maintain website information to ensure all information is accurate and up to date
- Review documentation, develop policy and procedures to support the Pathway
- Co-ordinate the process of course accreditation, and recognition of new post-graduate courses and new pathways to academic titling
- Provide Committee secretariat coordination and other administration tasks as delegated by the HOC and or Training and Assessment Lead.
About you and key selection criteria
- Experience coordinating educational activities in Education, Health, Tertiary, University, RTO and or other relevant sector
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication
- Adept at meeting deadlines and working within allocated budget
- Experience following established procedures
- Excellent attention to detail and process improvement mind set.
- Experience in reporting and data management and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to work in a cross-functional team.
- Demonstrates an innovative, problem-solving approach
- Proactive, self-starter with strong time management skills
- Proficiency across Microsoft office, IT data bases and CRM software
Desirable
- Experience in project coordination and delivery
- Experience in promotion and engagement activities
- Experience in assessment and training setting
- Experience in working with committees or similar
A full position description is available at :
https://australian.physio/aboutus/workwithus
Are you ready to join our team?
If you are interested in the role please forward your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria via Seek here.
If you have any questions please contact recruitment@australian.physio
The APA is a safe and inclusive workplace which values diversity of background, experience and perspective amongst our team members. We welcome all applicants and commit to a fair and equitable recruitment process for all.
The APA honours the richness and importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures around Australia. We respect the thousands of years of custodianship of the lands on which we work, and we recognise the unique and valuable contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander team members make to our workplace.
We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
All candidates must have full Australian Working Rights.
Only those successful in the selection process will be contacted.
Please note there is no closing date for this role and shortlisting will occur on a rolling basis. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.