Internship Placement Coordinator

Uniglobalcareers; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute of Technology Pty Ltd, based in Perth, seeks a full-time Internship Placement Coordinator to connect international graduates with meaningful workplace experiences. You will build employer relationships, match candidates to host organisations, and coordinate program delivery across partnerships with universities and industry.

The role rewards relationship-building, sales, and recruitment skills, with occasional weekend/evening events.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, sales, partnerships, recruitment, or a related relationship-focused role.
• Ability to build trust and maintain long-term stakeholder relationships.
• Strong customer service focus with outcomes and value creation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Eligibility to work full-time in Australia.
• Hold or be willing to obtain TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with employers to secure internship placements.
• Manage and strengthen partnerships with host organisations.
• Represent the institute at industry forums, networking events, university open days, and employer engagement activities.
• Promote programs and identify new partnership opportunities.
• Assess, interview, and shortlist candidates for internship placements.
• Match candidates with suitable host organisations.
• Deliver internship briefing sessions and guide participants through placement expectations.
• Work with internal teams and external partners to support smooth program delivery.
• Conduct workplace visits to support interns and host companies.
• Monitor internship progress and resolve issues when required.
• Coach participants in employability and workplace skills.
• Support resume development, interview preparation, professional communication, and job search strategies.
• Participate in occasional Saturday work and evening industry events.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Partnerships

Recruitment

Relationship management

Customer service

Communication

Education

TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Tools

Microsoft 365

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Australia — International Student Market

822K inbound students (2024) +10%

1. China 168K

2. India 128K

3. Nepal 57K

4. Vietnam 33K

5. Malaysia 26K

3 international branch campuses in Australia

OVERVIEW National Institute of Technology Pty Ltd is seeking a full-time Internship Placement Coordinator based in Perth. The institute delivers vocational education and training courses in Information Technology, Engineering, Project Management, and Business Management, and works with universities and higher education providers to support pathway programs and Professional Year programs. This role focuses on coordinating internship opportunities for international graduates and connecting candidates with workplace experiences that support career development. The position suits a professional with experience in relationship management, sales, partnerships, recruitment, or business development who enjoys engaging with employers and supporting participants through internship placement processes.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with employers to secure internship placement opportunities
• Manage and strengthen partnerships with host organisations
• Represent the institute at industry forums, networking events, university open days, and employer engagement activities
• Promote programs and identify new partnership opportunities
• Assess, interview, and shortlist candidates for internship placements
• Match candidates with suitable host organisations
• Deliver internship briefing sessions and guide participants through placement expectations
• Work with internal teams and external partners to support smooth program delivery
• Conduct workplace visits to support interns and host companies
• Monitor internship progress and resolve issues when required
• Coach participants in employability and workplace skills
• Support resume development, interview preparation, professional communication, and job search strategies
• Participate in occasional Saturday work and evening industry events

Requirements

• Experience in business development, sales, partnerships, recruitment, or a related relationship-focused role
• Ability to build trust and maintain long-term stakeholder relationships
• Strong customer service focus with an emphasis on outcomes and value creation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Eligibility to work full-time in Australia
• Computer literacy including Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Hold or be willing to obtain TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This position supports internship and higher education pathway opportunities by helping candidates gain practical workplace experience and professional skills. The role also strengthens connections between industry, universities, and the institute while contributing to career outcomes for graduates entering business and technology sectors.

Bonus: Application advice

• Tailor your resume to highlight partnership building, recruitment, sales, or stakeholder engagement experience
• Include examples of achieving targets, managing relationships, or coordinating programs
• Address each selection criterion clearly in your cover letter
• Demonstrate communication skills with concise and professional application materials
• Mention any experience supporting candidates, internships, or higher education programs
• Highlight familiarity with Microsoft 365 and any training or coaching experience