WIL OFFICER

Our WIL Officers coordinate the end-to-end work integrated learning (WIL)/placement process - but more than that, they're relationship-builders who know how to open doors. This role will support our newly developed Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood teaching. What do you need to be in our team? We're seeking someone with genuine business development instincts: a natural networker who can engage stakeholders internally and externally, build trust quickly, and convert those relationships into real placement opportunities for students. Alongside strong BD and stakeholder engagement skills, the role covers student preparation, placement allocation, registration, documentation, and ongoing communication with students and host organisations, plus accurate and confidential record-keeping to support audit, accreditation, and reporting requirements.Some of the key responsibilities include:Drive business development by proactively sourcing new host organisations and converting stakeholder relationships into placement opportunitiesBuild and maintain strong relationships with WIL partners and internal stakeholders, using confident, persuasive communication to grow placement capacityManage national WIL programs and student placements, from matching and shortlisting through to confirmation and finalisation, in line with accreditation and legislative requirementsCoordinate placement administration, documentation, and record-keeping to support audit and complianceProvide timely, professional communication with students and host organisations, and prepare students for placementDeliver orientation sessions and workshops, and resolve WIL issues as they ariseThe role is based in Sydney, 18 hours a week with possibility to extend to a full time role in late 2027.