Student Engagement & Placements Lead

Cerebral Palsy Alliance; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free meal and entertainment card

Flexible work-from-home options

12 weeks parental leave

Well-being allowance $100/year

Gym membership discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Cerebral Palsy Alliance in NSW is seeking a Student Engagement Coordinator to coordinate student placements, work experience and early careers programs across CPA. You will provide operational support to managers, students and education providers to deliver a high-quality placement experience and help build CPA's future workforce.

The role emphasizes strong stakeholder engagement, excellent organisation and communication, and a proactive, customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating student placements, work experience, volunteering or similar programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Excellent organisation skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach with a passion for supporting students and developing future talent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate student placements, work experience and student volunteer opportunities across CPA.
• Manage placement requests, onboarding activities and ensure students complete required compliance and induction requirements.
• Support managers and supervisors to create positive placement experiences and provide guidance throughout the placement lifecycle.
• Build strong relationships with students, education providers including universities and TAFEs, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate student records, documentation and reporting requirements through systems including Workday.
• Support scholarship and early careers initiatives, student feedback activities and continuous improvement of student programs.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Customer focus

Proactive mindset

Tools

Workday

Job description

Cerebral Palsy Alliance in NSW is seeking a Student Engagement Coordinator to coordinate student placements, work experience and early careers programs across CPA. You will provide operational support to managers, students and education providers to deliver a high-quality placement experience and help build CPA's future workforce.

The role emphasizes strong stakeholder engagement, excellent organisation and communication, and a proactive, customer-focused approach.