About The Team

Join our close-knit Work Integrated Learning (WIL) team at Murdoch University and play a vital role as part of the Portfolio of the Deputy Vice Chancellor Education. We are a central team supporting the provision of internships, professional experience and clinical placements for students in all disciplines across the university.

Your New Role!

The Work Integrated Learning Manager is accountable for leading the program in support of WIL activities and placements on behalf of the University, ensuring appropriate support and delivery for students, academics and industry partners. The position will lead and contribute to the development of strategic programs and resources to promote and raise the profile of WIL, including placements, in the context of the University's Education Plan and the Employability Strategy.

Your key responsibilities will include -

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships to expand Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and placement opportunities.
• Lead the design and delivery of WIL programs aligned with University employability goals.
• Provide leadership and support to the WIL team, ensuring high-quality service and effective issue resolution.
• Oversee systems and processes to manage WIL operations and stakeholder enquiries efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with University policies and relevant legislation related to WIL and placements.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation across the team.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Fixed Term (12 Months - Parental Leave Cover) | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) position attracts a remuneration of $109,000 - $132,000 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze- tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Periodic salary increases between 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling a 6% increase!
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options - such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

Selection Criteria:

• Completion of a tertiary qualification with extensive leadership experience and proven expertise, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Experience in people leadership, development, engagement and management, with demonstrated skills to coach, motivate, inspire and mobilise teams to create a positive workplace culture.
• Highly effective communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in successfully coordinating and managing a partnership program in a complex organisation particularly a higher education institution.
• Ability to identify strategic approaches and generate and implement operational plans.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain successful partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated high level of proficiency to innovate and utilise systems and technologies to enhance student, staff and supervisor experience and in the production of high-level work using software such as Microsoft Office and placement applications (e.g. SONIA).

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Mike Fardon, Director Learning, Teaching and Technology and quote JR103725 as the reference.

Applications Close on 04/05/2025 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.