Sydney-based WIL Partnerships Lead (Placements)

ACAP University College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Volunteer days

Scholarships for staff

Well-being support

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

ACAP University College in Sydney seeks a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Officer to coordinate end-to-end placement processes and build productive host relationships for the newly developed Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood teaching. The role focuses on business development, stakeholder engagement, and accurate record-keeping.

Based in Sydney, the position is 18 hours per week with potential extension to full-time in late 2027.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in tertiary education, WIL/placement administration or student administration.
• Experience in developing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in managing administrative processes, student records, and compliance documentation.
• Advanced computer literacy in Word, Excel, and placement software such as Sonia and student management systems.
• Excellent time management and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills, including professional correspondence with students and external partners.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment.
• Flexibility and proven adaptability to changing systems, processes, and personnel responsibilities.
• Experience in student engagement (preferred).
• Knowledge of accreditation requirements and regulatory frameworks relevant to professional placements (preferred).
• Existing networks in industries relevant to WIL disciplines (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Drive business development by proactively sourcing new host organisations and converting stakeholder relationships into placement opportunities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with WIL partners and internal stakeholders, using confident, persuasive communication to grow placement capacity
• Manage national WIL programs and student placements, from matching and shortlisting through to confirmation and finalisation, in line with accreditation and legislative requirements
• Coordinate placement administration, documentation, and record-keeping to support audit and compliance
• Provide timely, professional communication with students and host organisations, and prepare students for placement
• Deliver orientation sessions and workshops, and resolve WIL issues as they arise

Skills

Stakeholder relationships

Strong communication

Time management

Independent working

Adaptability

Education

Tertiary qualifications in education or equivalent (WIL/placement)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Sonia

Student management systems

Job description

ACAP University College in Sydney seeks a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Officer to coordinate end-to-end placement processes and build productive host relationships for the newly developed Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood teaching. The role focuses on business development, stakeholder engagement, and accurate record-keeping.

Based in Sydney, the position is 18 hours per week with potential extension to full-time in late 2027.