Metropolitan Preservice Teachers are welcome to complete a regional placement in second, third or fourth year of their undergraduate program. Metropolitan postgraduate Preservice Teachers are encouraged to complete a regional placement at any stage of their program.
In order to request a Regional placement, please nominate your preference via InPlace (login required) for your placement the following year. You can also preference the location you wish to attend. The Professional Experience Office (PEO) ask that this is completed as early as possible to support planning and sourcing requirements.
Please note regional requests are not always possible due to demand and staffing in our regional areas. A member of the PEO will be in contact if we are unable to facilitate your regional request, and inform you of other regional opportunities or discuss a metropolitan placement location.
If you do not wish to complete a regional placement in the following year please do not nominate a regional location. Please note preservice teachers living in a regional area will recieve priority placement in that region.
PSTs who are successful in securing a regional placement are eligible to apply for the PEO Metro PST Regional Placement Grant of $600. Please email EDC-Placement@unisa.edu.au to request the grant application form.
To find information on the University of South Australia Placement Grant supporting students who are required to relocate to undertake a regional placement of 19 days or more (eligibility criteria applies), please visit the UniSA Placement Grant Website.
Preservice Teachers are responsbile for arranging their own accommodation and transport. We recommend you investigate options and cost prior to nominating for a regional placement.
Preservice Teachers who live in a regional area do not need to preference on InPlace as the PEO use your address as it appears on your InPlace file when sourcing and allocating your placement.
Please note the SA Government regions to assist you in nominating your region of choice.
Get in touch
Got questions or need support? Please contact the Professional Experience Office (PEO) by submitting an enquiry below, or calling (08) 8302 6606. Our office hours are 9:00 am–4:00 pm Monday–Friday.
