Coordinator, Work Integrated Learning

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

About the role :

The Coordinator, Work Integrated Learning is responsible for the coordination and implementation of work integrated learning (WIL) and graduate employment activities, including career events. The role will coordinate and contribute to the development of initiatives aimed at establishing and maintaining sustainable relationships with host organisations, international and industry partners to provide valuable learning experiences for students.

As a Coordinator, Work Integrated Learning you will :

• Coordinate complex work integrated learning information, draw accurate conclusions and condense complex information and next steps into simple and concise terms that others can understand.
• Seek feedback from diverse stakeholders to improve WIL processes and overcome obstacles to implement necessary changes.
• Monitor both national and international WIL trends to ensure innovative responses to emerging challenges.
• Plan and implement programs that increase student participation in WIL and offer valuable learning experiences.
• Maintain productive relationships with stakeholders to ensure successful student placements and manage related records in line with university policies.

To be successful, you’ll have :

• A degree with relevant experience, or extensive experience in technical or administrative fields, or a combination of both.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including students, business, government, or community sectors.
• Experience in student advising, career education, or international education.
• Knowledge of the graduate employment landscape and experience negotiating stakeholder agreements.
• Experience working within complex organizational structures, policies, and procedures, ideally in higher education.

Here's how to apply :

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Shufen Lin, Work Integrated Learning Manager, Faculty of Health via

For a copy of the position description, please see below :

PD - Coordinator Work Integrated Learning - HEW7.pdf

Applications for this position close on 21st of July 11.55pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

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