• Preparing students for the real world through innovative learning experiences
• UC Level 7, Salary Range $ 100,838 pa - $ 109,243 pa plus 17% Super
• Full Time, Continuing Opportunity

About us:

At University of Canberra we don’t just educate, we empower. With a strong focus on innovation, equity, and sustainability, our vibrant campus in Australia’s capital city is a launchpad for first-in-family students and future leaders alike. UC is more than a university, it’s a community committed to shaping a better world through education, research, and opportunity with a strong commitment to inclusivity and reducing inequalities

About the role:

We are recruiting for an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator (Internships) to join our Careers UC team. In this role, you will oversee and drive a variety of WIL and employability programs, serving as the primary contact for industry engagement and ensuring all activities meet compliance standards. You’ll be instrumental in enhancing the internship and placement experience at UC by streamlining processes, fostering stakeholder collaboration, and delivering impactful outcomes for students and partners alike.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support internship and placement activities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners
• Identify and promote new WIL opportunities
• Lead and manage staff to ensure effective administration, compliance, and timely delivery of internship programs and educational placements.
• Oversee industry placement systems such as InPlace
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop educational resources and training materials to support WIL and employability outcomes.
• Provide expert advice on WIL compliance, including agreements, insurance, and policy adherence.
• Represent Careers UC in internal and external forums.
• Support career development activities including workshops, student consultations, and industry events.
• Manage Careers UC’s social media platforms

About you:

You are a proactive and collaborative professional with a strong background in WIL coordination, stakeholder engagement, and compliance management. You thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to enhancing student success through meaningful industry experiences. Your skills & experience should include:

• Higher Education sector understanding with demonstrated experience coordinating internships or WIL programs.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proficiency in placement management systems are desirable (e.g., InPlace,).
• International internship understanding (highly regarded)
• Knowledge of TEQSA guidelines and WIL policy frameworks.
• Experience in developing educational resources and delivering training (desired).

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as flexible, family-friendly policies, on site gym, on site medical services, a grocery store, and childcare facilities, professional development and more.

University of Canberra is a values based organisation and sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility:

• Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.
• The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

How to apply:

Please apply with you Resume only, no other documentation is required at this stage. Please ensure you take the time to align your Resume with the Position Description requirements. We want to understand how your skills and experience relate to the position you are applying for.

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

For job specific information: Please contact Yvonne Soper - Associate Director, Careers & Employability - [email protected]

For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email [email protected]. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 10 August 2025