Job Title
Senior Work Integrated Learning Officer – Social Sciences/Social Work
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Overview
The Senior Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Officer will be responsible for coordinating the WIL team responsible for placing students in opportunities within their allocated disciplines, including Social Sciences and Social Work.
This role involves liaising with internal and external stakeholders to identify and obtain appropriate placements, including internships. The Senior WIL Officer will oversee the team in preparing students for placements and supports the development and maintenance of administrative systems for student placement processes and policies.
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Accountabilities
The key responsibilities of this role include:
* Manage the WIL Social Sciences and Social Work team in the planning, sourcing, and organisation of placements.
* Arrange placements for students according to required criteria and circumstances, ensuring a high level of professionalism.
* Take responsibility for their placement discipline portfolio by identifying and negotiating suitable professional work placements and ensuring all government and accreditation requirements are met on time.
* Develop and maintain relationships with UNSW internal stakeholders in the coordination, support, and facilitation of student placements.
* Build and maintain external partnerships to establish a long-term relationship to enhance the placement experience.
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Skills and Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you will need to hold Australian working rights or Australian citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
The successful candidate will have:
* Relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience within health, welfare, and/or policy sectors or an equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
* Strong experience in relationship management with proven success in providing a positive partnership experience with a focus on long-term partnership development and high-level stakeholder engagement.
* Demonstrated skills in project management, managing workloads, setting priorities, and driving both core and strategic outcomes in a complex, fast-paced environment.
* High-level interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to deal with complex and/or sensitive matters confidentially and discreetly, engaging with a range of stakeholders including academics, professional staff, and professional networks.
* Highly developed administrative and organisational skills with the ability to establish priorities and coordinate office support in a busy environment.
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Benefits
The University offers a range of benefits to its employees, including:
* Career development opportunities.
* 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
* Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period.
* Discounts and entitlements.
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