Careers at UniSC

• Academic Support Unit | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Level 5, $82,843 - $93,358 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

Join UniSC’s Academic Support Unit and play a key role in delivering high-quality Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experiences across the University. The WIL Team provides specialist support for student placements across undergraduate, postgraduate, and higher degree by research programs, ensuring students are well-prepared for safe, compliant, and meaningful workplace learning opportunities.

In this role, you will support the administration and coordination of WIL placements, working closely with students, academic staff, internal stakeholders, and external host organisations. You will help ensure placements are effectively managed, records and systems are maintained, and students receive high-quality support throughout their placement journey.

You will

• provide high-quality administrative and system support for WIL placements, including managing pre-placement requirements, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the Placement Management System;
• liaise with students, academic staff, and host organisations to coordinate safe, compliant, and effective placement experiences; and
• contribute to continuous improvement across WIL processes, reporting, and stakeholder engagement to enhance service delivery and student outcomes.

About you

You are a proactive and service-focused professional with strong administrative capability, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to build positive relationships across a diverse stakeholder environment. You thrive in a dynamic setting and enjoy balancing systems, people, and process improvement.

You will possess:

• a degree with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and demonstrated industry experience;
• strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment;
• experience providing high-quality client-focused support, including working with systems, data management, reporting, and maintaining accurate records;
• well-developed written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and external host organisations;
• demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, solve problems, and escalate issues appropriately; and
• experience contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, process development, or policy-driven work practices, with knowledge of WIL, placements, or higher education environments highly regarded.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

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: 494542_Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Placement Officer

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 our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Tuesday 9 June 2026.  

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which will 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

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

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:

Danielle Cochrane
Team Leader, WIL Systems and Compliance - Academic Support Unit
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. While we’re not the largest university, we are one of the fastest growing in Australia, now with over 2,000 staff across five campuses in South East Queensland and an expanding presence in major capital cities, and we’re making a big impact every day through ground-breaking research, a strong commitment to sustainability, high-performance sport, and award-winning alumni.

We are committed to delivering high-quality research and teaching that address major global and regional challenges, with established and emerging strengths in sustainability, environmental systems, biodiversity, aquaculture, preventative health and regional resilience. Our research excellence is internationally recognised through strong performance in global benchmarking, including leading rankings in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for “Zero Hunger,” “Climate Action” and “Life on Land.” UniSC is also recognised for its teaching excellence, with a strong emphasis on student success, innovative and engaging learning experiences, and strong graduate outcomes that equip learners to make meaningful contributions in their chosen fields. As the only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, UniSC is uniquely positioned to leverage its natural environment to advance impactful research, teaching and partnerships that support sustainable futures, with sustainability embedded across all aspects of our teaching, research and operations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages continuous professional development and provides the tools and resources to grow your career. We value the contributions of every team member and the role they play in our culture and success. We’re not afraid to do things differently, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team working together to make a meaningful difference to 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.