Placement Coordinator (WIL)

Job no:516603
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Student Administration / Support Services

Placement Coordinator (WIL)

• Level 6, full-time / ongoing appointment
• Base salary range: $87,460 – $92,430 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The Office of Education Innovation and Enterprise is responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of digital uplift across the full student lifecycle, including both digital enablement initiatives and digital development and capability support. The Office leads the development of innovations in partnerships with third party organisations and industry, and advances UWA’s short course and micro-credentials within the UWA Lifelong Learning and Continuing Education framework. The Office of Education Innovation and Enterprise also consolidates multiple initiatives with respect to experiential learning at curricula and co-curricular levels to develop an overall strategy for employability, and broader forms of career development initiatives through establishing and maintaining solid partnerships and engagement with Industry to stay abreast of skill requirements and resourcing needs.

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will, under limited supervision, provide senior administrative support in the development of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements and programs, in collaboration with colleagues across the Education portfolio and faculties.  You will coordinate professional placement opportunities for students and undertake the administrative functions associated with an area’s placement program. In addition, you will contribute to other initiatives and lead a key area of WIL administration.

 To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Substantial relevant senior administrative experience at an appropriate level
• Demonstrated ability to provide student support and learning and teaching support in a higher education setting
• Highly developed written, verbal communication skills, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to coordinate projects, set priorities and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to liaise and network effectively with a range of professionals and establish effective relationships with stakeholders

About your application

Full details of the position’s responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   POSITION DESCRIPTION Placement Coordinator (WIL).pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 5 February 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Ryan Whiddett at [email protected]

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:30 Jan 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:05 Feb 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time