Work Integrated Learning Officer

• Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: Continuing position
• Remuneration: $103866 base ( 17% Super leave loading)
• Visa: Full Australian working rights for the duration of the contract will be required

• Location: Kensington Campus Sydney NSW (Hybrid working opportunities. Current 2-day per week (subject to change) in-person attendance at UNSW HTH)

Why this role matters

As a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Officer based in the Education and Student Experience Faculty team you will play a key role in coordinating placements and ensuring student compliance for UNSW Medicine & Health programs.

In this role you will be instrumental in driving successful student placements by collaborating with academic teams and using your strong stakeholder management skills to secure quality opportunities. You will plan schedule and coordinate placements in line with program requirements and the UNSW WIL Procedure maintain accurate student records and manage allocations using systems such as ClinConnect and InPlace. This position is well suited to someone with extensive experience in health-sector placements compliance and placement systems and process improvement to ensure the faculty can meet growing placement demand.

Working closely with the WIL Compliance Officer and placement partners you will ensure students understand and meet compliance requirements by organising compliance information sessions and communications and verifying compliance documentation. You will engage positively with students providing clear timely and supportive communication on placement matters.

This role also involves collaborating with other WIL Officers and Administrators to deliver a seamless placement experience.

The role reports to the Academic Programs & WIL Team Leader and has no direct reports.

Some key skills required

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience in a tertiary education environment preferably with organising placements in the Public and Private Health sectors or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education training and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders including academics professional staff and professional networks.
• Demonstrated experience providing effective customer service and support to clients at all levels.
• Excellent time management skills with a demonstrated ability to plan manage and streamline multiple tasks/processes respond to changing priorities and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• High-level proficiency in a range of computing skills including Microsoft suite applications and Placement Management Systems with the ability to learn and promote the use of new systems.

For the full list of Skills & Experience (Selection Criteria) please refer to the position description.

Pre employment checks required for this position

• Verification of qualifications

UNSW Benefits and Culture

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

Application instructions

Please click on Apply now to apply online.

Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below.

Please provide a CV and a separate document addressing the selection criteria bullet points listed underneath the Skills & Experience heading in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on .

Contact

Anabel Wason Talent Acquisition Consultant

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Applications close: Sunday 11^th January 2026 before 11.30pm AEST

Please note: Due to the annual university shutdown (December 23 2025 January 5 2026) and the holiday period there may be delays in responding to queries and providing updates on applications. We appreciate your patience during this time.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds those living with disabilities members of the LGBTIQ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. 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.