Work Integrated Learning Coordinator

Southern Cross University; Coffs Harbour City Council; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Southern Cross University’s Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Unit leads coordinated student placements across health disciplines. As the Work Integrated Learning Coordinator, you will connect nursing students with meaningful opportunities, build strong host-organisation links, and support students throughout placements.

You will help ensure placements are well-coordinated, compliant with accreditation requirements, and appropriately documented, reporting and data management across systems.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification and experience in a high-volume coordination, client service or stakeholder-focused role.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills with students, academics and external partners.
• Experience interpreting policies, procedures or compliance requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with databases and Microsoft Office; able to learn new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate large volumes of student placements across multiple disciplines while meeting deadlines and accreditation standards.
• Resolve placement issues and provide responsive, solutions-focused advice to students, academics and providers.
• Undertake placement risk assessment and agreement processes to support safe learning environments.
• Maintain accurate placement records and student data across systems.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Databases

Education

Relevant qualification in related field

Tools

Databases

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM systems

Job description

• Build industry partnerships and placement networks
• Fast paced role with variety, supporting Nursing student placements
• Location options at Gold Coast, Lismore or Coffs Harbour

Be Bold. Belong. Be More.

At Southern Cross University, we do things differently, and so can you.

A career with us is more than you might expect. Yes, it’s about the heart, connectedness and community you’d hope for in a regional university. But there’s also so much more. Our game changing brings a deeper, focused learning experience and our research is deeply connected to our regions, making a difference on a global scale. This is your chance to help us build something new and meaningful for our students, our communities and your career. To drive change, make a real impact, and thrive in a place as unique as you.

You can be good anywhere. Here, you can be great.

Your opportunity

Southern Cross University’s Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Unit plays a critical role in supporting thousands of student placement experiences each year across health and related disciplines. Working closely with students, academics and industry partners, the team ensures placements are well coordinated, compliant and aligned to professional accreditation requirements.

As Work Integrated Learning Coordinator, you will play a key role in connecting Nursing students with meaningful placement opportunities while building strong relationships with host organisations and supporting students throughout their placement journey.

You will make an impact by:

• Coordinating large volumes of student placements across multiple disciplines while ensuring deadlines, compliance requirements and accreditation standards are met
• Supporting students, academics and placement providers by resolving placement issues and providing responsive, solutions focused advice
• Undertaking placement risk assessment and agreement processes to support safe and compliant learning environments
• Maintaining accurate placement records, reporting and student data across systems and databases

What You Will Bring

You’re highly organised, relationship-focused and thrive in fast-moving environments where accuracy, communication and problem solving are essential. You enjoy working with a broad range of stakeholders and can confidently balance competing priorities while delivering a high level of service and support.

To succeed in this role, you will also need:

• A relevant qualification and experience in a high-volume coordination, client service or stakeholder focused role
• Strong relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, academics and external partners
• Experience interpreting policies, procedures or compliance requirements and applying them accurately in practice
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and complex administrative processes
• Confident using databases, digital systems and Microsoft Office, with the ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and processes

Why Southern Cross University

SCU is proudly a regional university, young, small and vibrant. That means you’ll find more exposure, opportunity and ownership - to grow, achieve and build a career that means more. And you’ll do it alongside passionate people and leaders who go the extra mile to help you succeed. A career with us is about more than just work. It’s about place, community and the life you want to live. With three main campuses at the , and the region of NSW, we’re integral to all these wonderful communities. Find your place and be more in this beautiful part of the world.

Your opportunity is:

• Full-time, fixed term (12-months)
• Located at either Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450, Gold Coast, QLD 4225, or Lismore, NSW 2480. Relocation assistance may be available, making it easier to join our regional communities.
• HEW Level 5. The base salary ranges from $83,563 - $92,857 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $108,643.

You will enjoy a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at SCU, visit

Name: Miss Laura Robson, Team Leader, Work Integrated Learning unit

Email:

Applications close 11.30pm AEDT 27 October 2026

Eligible applicants must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency or current working rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Southern Cross University celebrates the rich diversity of our regions and international community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate.