WIL Coordinator

MU Murdoch University; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Cultural Load allowance

Indigenous Language Allowance

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program

On-campus services

Job summary

Murdoch University is seeking a WIL Coordinator to connect students with meaningful, real-world placement experiences across disciplines. You will lead and support the WIL team, working closely with academic staff and industry partners to ensure positive placement experiences for all stakeholders.

You will manage placement cycles, drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with university policies, and build strong partnerships.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification and experience in higher education, student services, stakeholder-focused engagement, or related role.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate, develop and support high-performing teams while fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating placement programs or WIL activities, with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective partnerships across internal and external networks.
• Experience interpreting policies, procedures or compliance requirements and applying them accurately in practice.
• High-level digital literacy and problem-solving capability, with experience using Microsoft Office and business systems.
• Previous experience in a health-related discipline would be an advantage, although not essential.

Responsibilities

• Leading operational delivery of WIL placement activities, coordinating placement sourcing, matching, eligibility, readiness and documentation to ensure efficient, timely and high-quality placement experiences.
• Coordinating team operations and priorities, supporting placement cycles, allocating workloads, monitoring progress and ensuring deadlines and service standards are met.
• Building effective stakeholder relationships by providing responsive, high-quality service and working collaboratively with students, academic staff, placement supervisors, host organisations and university stakeholders.
• Driving continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen workflows, implement operational changes and promote consistent practices across the WIL Team.
• Ensuring quality, compliance and risk management by aligning operational practices with University policies, procedures and legislative requirements, supporting quality assurance and reporting, and managing complex issues and risks, including escalation as required.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

WIL coordination

Organisational skills

Digital literacy

Policy interpretation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business systems

Job description

About The Team

The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education) portfolio leads Murdoch University’s commitment to delivering contemporary, accessible and inclusive education that support every student to succeed and graduate ready for their future careers. Within this portfolio, the Office of Learning, Teaching and Technology plays a central role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning experiences across the University. Work Integrated Learning (WIL) plays a vital role in this mission by providing students with practical, real-world experiences that enhance employability and career readiness. Working in partnership with Schools and industry stakeholders, the WIL team coordinates and supports student placements across a range of disciplines, delivering consistent, compliant and high-quality placement services and student experiences within a dynamic and complex environment.

Your New Role!

As WIL Coordinator, you will play a key role in connecting students with meaningful, real-world placement experiences across a range of disciplines, including nursing, allied health and psychology. Working closely with the WIL Manager, you will lead and support your team in the effective delivery of WIL activities, building strong relationships with academic teams and industry partners, and helping to ensure a positive and consistent placement experience for all stakeholders across the placement cycle.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Leading operational delivery of WIL placement activities, coordinating placement sourcing, matching, eligibility, readiness and documentation to ensure efficient, timely and high-quality placement experiences.
• Coordinating team operations and priorities, supporting placement cycles, allocating workloads, monitoring progress and ensuring deadlines and service standards are met.
• Building effective stakeholder relationships by providing responsive, high-quality service and working collaboratively with students, academic staff, placement supervisors, host organisations and university stakeholders.
• Driving continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen workflows, implement operational changes and promote consistent practices across the WIL Team.
• Ensuring quality, compliance and risk management by aligning operational practices with University policies, procedures and legislative requirements, supporting quality assurance and reporting, and managing complex issues and risks, including escalation as required.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Continuous | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $93k - $112k (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions. You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030. As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options - such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

What you’ll bring to the role:

• A relevant qualification and experience in higher education, student services, stakeholder-focused engagement, or related role.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate, develop and support high-performing teams while fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating placement programs or WIL activities, with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective partnerships across internal and external networks.
• Experience interpreting policies, procedures or compliance requirements and applying them accurately in practice.
• High-level digital literacy and problem-solving capability, with experience using Microsoft Office and business systems, and the ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and processes.
• Previous experience in a health-related discipline would be an advantage, although not essential.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia. Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Amanda Peterson, Work Integrated Learning Placement Manager, [e-mail] and quote JR105520 as the reference.

Applications Close on 18/11/2026 (11:59pm AWST) The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce.

Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability.

Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

At Murdoch, we pride ourselves on our diverse and vibrant workplace.

We are committed to the recruitment and development of skilled and passionate people, who want to make a difference to the world around them.

With more than 24,000 students and 2000 staff across 4 campuses in the Perth area as well as centres in Singapore and Dubai, Murdoch has an ambitious agenda both locally and internationally.

With strong links to government, business and the community, Murdoch University will help you discover how to make a difference.

When you join our University, you'll work alongside a team of hard-working and dedicated professionals, while developing a fulfilling career in an inclusive and flexible workplace.

There's never been a better time to join us.