Senior Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Officer – UNSW

• Employment Type: Continuing Full Time (35-hour week)
• Remuneration Level 7: $110073 - $% Superannuation
• Location: Kensington NSW (the successful candidate will be required to work on campus 3 days a week)
• Belong to a vibrant campus community where dreamers are doers.

Why The Role Matters:

The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) team supports the development of Faculty initiatives to support and strengthen student engagement programs in order to positively influence the student experience. This includes identifying developing and implementing student development opportunities to enhance the student experience and ensure work-readiness. The Work Integrated Learning team is responsible for the placement accreditation and professional experience students complete as part of their course requirements.

The Senior Work Integrated Learning Officer (ADA) is responsible for placing students in student placement opportunities within their allocated disciplines. In doing so the Senior WIL Officer will liaise with professional stakeholders and relevant agencies to identify and obtain appropriate placements. This includes preparing students for placements; participating in seminars where needed and supporting the development and maintenance of administrative systems for student placement processes and policies. The Senior WIL Officer role specifically services the requirements for their allocated discipline however may be required to support other Schools on an as-needed basis

Accountabilities:

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)

• Take responsibility for the placement and internships for students according to criteria and circumstances ensuring a high level of professionalism.
• Manage the WIL functions for placements and internships by identifying promoting and negotiating suitable professional work placements and ensuring all government and accreditation requirements are met on time. Make it matter.
• Develop strategies aligned with Faculty and UNSW objectives for the engagement and cultivation of WIL relationships and partnerships.
• Proactively seek and identify opportunities to develop manage and lead a portfolio of domestic and international relationships that provide WIL opportunities.
• Work with WIL teams to successfully promote and prepare students for WIL opportunities both domestic and international.
• Manage and maintain partnerships with key WIL stakeholders including (but not limited to) Central WIL International Office UNSW College Student Exchange Legal and Careers & Employment in order to facilitate successful WIL outcomes.
• Work closely with the Academic convenor/s and student services to manage the identification monitoring and support of at risk students.
• Manage the WIL Administrator and work with identified schools in coordinating WIL opportunities and student allocations.
• Collaborate with the Program/Discipline Directors School Managers and Education Excellence Manager to develop and lead strategies for continuous improvement implement and integrate solutions into relevant processes including changes to systems policies and procedures.
• Ensure hazards and risks are identified and controlled for tasks projects and activities within your area of responsibility.
  
  

Skills and Experience:

To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience)

• Relevant tertiary qualifications with extensive relevant experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education training and/or experience.
• Strong consultation influencing and negotiation skills and proven ability to build effective relationships and secure resources from diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership skills including managing workloads setting priorities and influencing and driving core outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship development and providing a high-level of stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated understanding of emerging trends in WIL and appreciation of best practice offerings both domestic and international.
• A successful track record in planning and execution of strategy with strong project management experience with ability to manage complex objectives and competing priorities.
• Experience preparing committee papers reports proposals recommendations business cases and policy documents.
  
  

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail education fitness)
  
  

For further details on the benefits please visit to Apply:

Submit both a Cover Letter and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Monday 2nd June 2025 by 11:30pm. Please ensure your Cover Letter addresses the Skills and Experience mentioned in the advert (no more than 1 page).

Get in Touch:

Any applications sent to the contacts below will not be accepted.

If you have any questions about the role please contact Steven Shears at

If you have any questions about the recruitment process please contactAllyssar Hamoud at

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender sexual orientation cultural and linguistic backgrounds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.