Senior WIL Coordinator Placements

University of Canberra; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

On-campus facilities (gym, medical,caf

Professional development offerings

Employee Assistance Program

Private health plan (Bupa)

Job summary

The University of Canberra is seeking a Senior WIL Coordinator, Placements to lead and improve placement operations across Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health. You will work with diverse stakeholders, coach a placement team, and drive compliance and operational excellence in higher education.

Ideal candidates have demonstrated experience in health sector placements, staff supervision, and strong knowledge of placement systems (InPlace, ClinConnect, PlaceRight).

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating placements and work‑based learning in health sectors.
• Experience leading or supervising staff and managing operational workflows.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and risk management practices.
• Experience with placement management systems (InPlace or equivalents).
• Analytical with strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and continuously improve placement operations within designated disciplines.
• Provide expert advice on policies, procedures and compliance obligations.
• Supervise placement team to achieve service excellence and operational outcomes.
• Manage placement management systems and drive ongoing enhancements (InPlace, ClinConnect, PlaceRight).
• Monitor placement compliance and risk management requirements; implement process improvements.
• Support development and management of placement agreements and contracts.
• Oversee placement-related financial administration, including invoicing and reconciliation.
• Represent Careers UC on university, industry and government committees and working groups.

Skills

Placements coordination

Team supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Compliance knowledge

InPlace system

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

InPlace

ClinConnect

PlaceRight

Job description

University of Canberra The University of Canberra (UoC) is Australia’s capital public university. It was primarily known as the Canberra College of Advanced Education when it was founded in 1967. It aims to provide the kind of...

University of Canberra is more than a university, it’s a community committed to shaping a better world through education, research, and opportunity with a strong commitment to inclusivity and reducing inequalities. Our vibrant campus in Australia’s capital city is a hub of innovation & opportunity. Ranked number one in Canberra for graduate outcomes and student support, UC values progress over perfection, inclusion over competition, and real‑world impact over prestige. If you’re looking for a career that matters, where you can belong, grow, and help shape what’s next, you’ll find your place at UC.

About the opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Senior Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator, Placements to lead the coordination and continuous improvement of placement operations across designated disciplines, including Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health.

This is an excellent opportunity for a placement management professional who enjoys working with diverse stakeholders, leading teams, and driving operational excellence in a complex higher education environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the planning, coordination and continuous improvement of placement operations within allocated discipline areas
• Providing expert advice on placement policies, procedures, compliance obligations and best practice
• Supervising, coaching and supporting placement team members to achieve service excellence and operational outcomes
• Leading the effective administration of placement management systems, including driving ongoing enhancements to InPlace and ensuring the efficient and effective use of ClinConnect and PlaceRight
• Monitoring placement compliance and risk management requirements and implementing process improvements
• Supporting the development, implementation and management of placement agreements and contracts
• Overseeing placement-related financial administration, including invoice processing and reconciliation activities
• Representing Careers UC on relevant University, industry and government committees, forums and working groups

About you:

• Demonstrated experience coordinating placements, internships, professional practice experiences or other work-based learning programs in particular in Health sector
• Experience leading or supervising staff and managing operational workflows in a service-oriented environment
• Strong knowledge of compliance, risk management and stakeholder engagement practices
• Experience working with placement management systems such as InPlace or equivalent enterprise systems
• Innovative with strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and complex stakeholder requirements

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits which can be explored on our “ Work at UC ” site which includes:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
• On campus gym, medical services, cafes, post office, supermarket and early childhood education and care facilities.
• Professional development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private health plan (Bupa)

What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we require your CV (maximum two pages) and a short cover letter (maximum one page) explaining what skills you would bring to the role; no additional documents are necessary.

Working rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position must have valid working rights at the time of submission.

WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply, please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au