Senior Adviser, Work Integrated Learning

Deakin University; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Deakin University in Australia is seeking a Senior Adviser, Work Integrated Learning to oversee WIL administration for students, host organisations, and industry partners. The role covers non-clinical placements, internships, and related career events, ensuring alignment with university policy.

The role focuses on increasing student participation in WIL, building stakeholder relationships, and providing guidance to students and partners to address WIL-related issues.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree with subsequent experience, extensive specialist or broad technical/administrative knowledge, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders, clients and students.
• Experience working within complex administrative structures, policies and procedures, preferably in higher education.
• Experience in student advising, career education or international education.
• Knowledge of the graduate employment landscape.

Responsibilities

• Deliver programs and initiatives that increase student participation in work integrated learning (WIL) and provide valuable learning experiences.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to develop placement opportunities and ensure students are appropriately placed, managed and supported in line with university policies and procedures.
• Provide ethical, informed advice to students and stakeholders, offering practical recommendations and insights to address WIL-related issues.
• Develop and implement accessible, practical solutions that respond to student and stakeholder needs, using effective communication and influencing skills to build understanding and support.
• Maintain accurate records of WIL activities, including non-clinical placements, internships and career events.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Student advising

Career education

Policy knowledge

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Senior Adviser, Work Integrated Learning

Job no: 589944
Work type: Full-time, Internal applicants only
Location: Flexible, Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood
Categories: Administration, Customer Service

• Geelong Waurn Ponds or Melbourne Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements – 2 days per week in the office
• Full-time and fixed-term until late March 2027

About the role:

The Senior Adviser, Work Integrated Learning, supports the effective administration of work integrated learning (WIL) practices and processes for students, host organisations, and international and industry partners. This includes non-clinical placements and internships, compliance with university policy, study tours, and student engagement activities such as graduate employment initiatives and career events.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver programs and initiatives that increase student participation in work integrated learning (WIL) and provide valuable learning experiences.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to develop placement opportunities and ensure students are appropriately placed, managed and supported in line with university policies and procedures.
• Provide ethical, informed advice to students and stakeholders, offering practical recommendations and insights to address WIL-related issues.
• Develop and implement accessible, practical solutions that respond to student and stakeholder needs, using effective communication and influencing skills to build understanding and support.
• Maintain accurate records of WIL activities, including non-clinical placements, internships and career events.

About you:

We're looking for a collaborative and proactive professional with strong stakeholder engagement skills, sound judgement and an understanding of student advising, career education or international education.

You will bring:

• A relevant degree with subsequent experience, extensive specialist or broad technical/administrative knowledge, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders, clients and students.
• Experience working within complex administrative structures, policies and procedures, preferably in higher education.
• Experience in student advising, career education or international education.
• Knowledge of the graduate employment landscape.

Applications for this position close on Sunday 1st November at 11.55pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender-based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender-based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender-based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.

Advertised: 19 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time