Lead Employability & WIL Programs (6-Month Secondment)

University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Queensland is seeking a dedicated Supervisor of Employability and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) on a 6-month secondment to cover long service leave in EAIT.

The role coordinates in-curriculum employability and WIL activities, supports policy-compliant delivery, leads the WIL reporting and supervises the Employability Portfolio team to strengthen student outcomes and industry engagement.

Qualifications

• Completion of an undergraduate degree with at least 4 years of subsequent relevant experience.
• Experience in higher education Employability/WIL is desirable.
• Ability to lead, supervise and mentor staff and projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end management and delivery of in-curriculum Employability/WIL programs.
• Provide specialist advice to students, staff and stakeholders per policy.
• Lead WIL reporting, monitor placement cohorts and escalating risks.
• Lead and support the Employability and WIL portfolio team.
• Coordinate projects to enhance discipline-specific Employability/WIL offerings.
• Support continuous improvement of systems, data management and digital resources.
• Build effective relationships across the Faculty, Schools, central UQ teams and external partners.

Skills

Stakeholder relationships

Project planning

Communication

Team supervision

Adaptability

Technological literacy

Education

Undergraduate degree + 4+ years experience

Job description

The University of Queensland is seeking a dedicated Supervisor of Employability and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) on a 6-month secondment to cover long service leave in EAIT.

The role coordinates in-curriculum employability and WIL activities, supports policy-compliant delivery, leads the WIL reporting and supervises the Employability Portfolio team to strengthen student outcomes and industry engagement.