Careers at UniSC

• Academic Support Unit, Moreton Bay Campus, Petrie
• Level 5, $77,710 - $87,573 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

You will provide a range of high-quality, student-centered services, including the administration and support of students and liaising with host organisations to promote and secure placements, while maintaining accurate records. You will engage positively with your team and the broader Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Team to foster an inclusive culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement. You will leverage your administrative expertise and ability to make well-reasoned, policy-based decisions.

You will

• provide a range of operational and administrative services to support the university’s WIL courses, with key focus on ensuring all pre-placement requirements are met;
• accurately and effectively use the university’s Placement Management System, and other technologies, in accordance with university policies, procedures and processes, including maintaining and extracting data and reports;
• provide timely, accurate and high-quality support to students regarding pre-placement and WIL experience requirements as appropriate to their discipline, including assisting with the organisation and delivery of WIL information sessions and up-to-date and informative online resources in accordance with policy and procedures; and
• collaborate with relevant academics regarding the resolution of issues relating to WIL, and the continuous improvement of WIL through assisting in the monitoring and evaluation of WIL.

About you

You possess high-level customer service skills and a strong results-oriented focus. Your well-developed written and oral communication, alongside your interpersonal skills, enable you to establish positive relationships and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of individuals, including students, academic staff, professional staff, and external host organisations. You have demonstrated the ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and make sound decisions, whilst knowing when to escalate issues appropriately.

You will possess:

• completion of a degree, combined with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent experience and/or education/training in the industry;
• effective to well-developed organisational and administrative skills with demonstrated ability to determine work priorities and effective work methods to meet deadlines within a dynamic work environment;
• demonstrated attention to detail and effective to well-developed data entry, communication and reporting skills, including the ability to use the university’s Placement Management System and other technologies;
• experience in applying a continuous improvement approach to the development and review of shared work processes and adhering to a framework of established policies and procedures; and
• routine to general knowledge of WIL within the higher education sector, including an understanding of the importance and influence of regulation and accreditation requirements.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position Description:  7212 WIL Placement Officer L5

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through the Careers at UniSC website.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday, 1 December 2024.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Dannielle Cochrane
Team Leader, WIL Systems and Compliance
Telephone: 07 5456 3415
Email: dcochran@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.