Placement Specialist

Work from Anywhere in Australia | Remote / Hybrid / Office Options
Join Australia's Best Place to Work
At Keypath Education, we do more than place students—we help shape futures. As a global EdTech leader, we partner with leading universities to deliver online education that creates real-world impact. Ranked among Australia's Best Places to Work by WRK+ for four consecutive years, we're passionate about creating meaningful careers for our people while helping students achieve theirs.

If you enjoy relationship building, business development, stakeholder engagement, and creating outcomes that genuinely make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Why you'll love this role
As a Placement Specialist, you'll build and grow partnerships with healthcare providers, hospitals, clinics, and community organisations to create valuable student placement opportunities. You'll combine relationship management, business development, negotiation, and problem-solving to connect students with practical learning experiences that shape future careers.

No two days look the same. What you'll be doing
Build and strengthen partnerships with hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organisations

Identify and secure new placement opportunities

Develop and negotiate affiliation agreements with partners

Manage stakeholder relationships across multiple networks

Coordinate student placements alongside internal teams

Maintain records and reporting across CRM and internal systems

Deliver positive outcomes for both students and placement providers

What we're looking for
You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy balancing relationship-building with operational coordination.
You'll ideally bring:
3–5 years experience in Business Development, Sales, Partnerships, or Relationship Management

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Experience in building and maintaining professional relationships

Excellent organisation and attention to detail

Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities

Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Healthcare industry experience (highly regarded but not essential)

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

What's in it for you? At Keypath, we invest in our people. Benefits include:
✔ Work from Anywhere, Flexibility is one of our strengths: Work-from-home flexibility - Fully remote or Hybrid working (Melbourne-based office)
✔ Home office equipment provided
✔ Internet allowance for remote employees
✔ Additional Paid Mental Health Days, Gifted Leave, and Charitable Leave
✔ LinkedIn Learning access
✔ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
✔ Employee-led initiatives, including Culture Club and RAP programs
✔ Virtual and in-person company events
✔ Study opportunities and ongoing development support
Why Keypath?

At Keypath, you'll find more than a job. You'll join a collaborative team where your work has a genuine impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth matters. Join a growing global organisation helping students gain the skills needed to solve tomorrow's social and economic challenges.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now. Please note that only candidates residing in Australia with full working rights will be eligible for consideration.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks.