Supervisor, Employability and Work Integrated Learning

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; In loco; AUD 95.000 - 115.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave provisions

17% superannuation

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Queensland (UQ) is seeking a Supervisor, Employability and Work Integrated Learning for a 6-month secondment in the EAIT Employability Team. The role oversees in-curriculum employability and WIL activities, aligning with University policy, and guides the Employability portfolio team.

We value experience in higher education, strong stakeholder relationships, and the ability to implement scalable WIL programs while delivering high-quality outcomes.

Competenze

• Undergraduate degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the Australian higher education sector and university degree structures.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop clear project plans and timelines.
• Ability to supervise, mentor and manage staff.

Mansioni

• Coordinate end-to-end management and delivery of in-curriculum employability and WIL programs.
• Provide specialist advice to students, staff and stakeholders according to policies and procedures.
• Lead WIL reporting, including placement cohorts monitoring and risk identification.
• Lead and support the Employability and WIL portfolio team.
• Coordinate projects that enhance employability offerings across disciplines.
• Improve systems, data management and digital resources.
• Build relationships across the Faculty, Schools, UQ teams and external partners.

Descrizione del lavoro

Supervisor, Employability and Work Integrated Learning

Expressions of interest are invited from current UQ staff for a 6-month secondment opportunity for the position of Supervisor, Employability and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) within the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology (EAIT) Employability Team to cover long service leave.

The position coordinates the Faculty's in-curriculum employability and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activities, supports the successful delivery of WIL in accordance with University policy and procedures, and contributes to the design and implementation of in-curriculum employability initiatives across EAIT.

The role also leads the Employability and WIL portfolio team, providing supervision, support and guidance to the Employability Advisor, Employability Facilitator and Employability Support Officer.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the end-to-end management and delivery of Faculty in-curriculum employability and WIL programs.
• Provide specialist advice and support to students, staff and stakeholders according to relevant legislative requirements and University policies and procedures.
• Lead WIL reporting, including monitoring and forecasting placement cohorts and identifying and escalating emerging risks and issues.
• Lead and support the Employability and WIL portfolio team.
• Coordinate projects that enhance discipline-specific employability and WIL offerings.
• Support continuous improvement of systems, processes, data management and digital resources.
• Build effective relationships across the Faculty, Schools, central UQ teams and external industry partners.

About You

Completion of an undergraduate degree with at least 4 years of subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.

Sound knowledge of the Australian higher education sector, and university degree structures, with a particular focus on Employability, WIL and domestic and international graduate labour markets.

High-level interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively establish and maintain key stakeholder relationships with senior academic and professional staff, and external stakeholders.

A professional and enthusiastic approach to develop clear project plans and timelines, regularly communicate with stakeholders, and monitor project progress to deliver high-quality, innovative and scalable WIL and employability programs.

Demonstrated ability to work iteratively, adapting quickly to change and operating autonomously and within a team environment to manage workflow, coordinate projects and programs, improve processes, and achieve objectives, to ensure individual, organisational and unit goals are met.

High-level technological literacy and demonstrated ability to adapt to new technology and systems as required.

Demonstrated experience in the supervision, training, mentoring and performance management of staff.

This is a full-time (100%), fixed-term position from 7 December 2026 until 9 July 2027 at HEW Level 7.

Pre-employment checks

• Verification of the right to work in Australia
• Criminal history checks
• Blue Card checks
• Checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements

We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion

We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity.

We are also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process.

Applications close Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-70464).

The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.

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Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential.

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• generous leave provisions
• 17% superannuation
• flexible working arrangements
• health and wellness discounts