WIL Partnerships & Placements Officer

Navitas; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Novated leasing

Volunteer days

Staff scholarships

Well-being package

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

ACAP University College, part of Navitas, is seeking a WIL Officer in Sydney (18 hours per week) to coordinate the end-to-end work integrated learning and transform stakeholder relationships into placement opportunities for students. You will manage national WIL programs, support accreditation reporting, and ensure accurate documentation and confidential records.

The role offers potential extension to a full-time position in late 2027 and a supportive, collaborative team in a vibrant education

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in tertiary education, WIL/placement administration or student administration.
• Experience developing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience managing administrative processes, student records, and compliance documentation.
• High level of computer literacy, including advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and student placement software such as Sonia and student management systems.
• Excellent time management skills 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 engagement

Business development

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent in WIL/placement admin

Tools

Sonia

Student management systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

ACAP University College, part of Navitas, is seeking a WIL Officer in Sydney (18 hours per week) to coordinate the end-to-end work integrated learning and transform stakeholder relationships into placement opportunities for students. You will manage national WIL programs, support accreditation reporting, and ensure accurate documentation and confidential records.

The role offers potential extension to a full-time position in late 2027 and a supportive, collaborative team in a vibrant education