At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate Work-Integrated Learning and placement initiatives for students.
- Company: Join Monash University, a top 50 global university with a vibrant community.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and supportive workplace committed to inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on student employability and career pathways.
- Qualifications: Experience in program management and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
The Professional Experience Lead Coordinator will play a key role in delivering employability, Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and placement initiatives. Working closely with the Associate Dean, Professional Pathways and Employability, you’ll coordinate the day-to-day delivery of WIL and placement programs, support stakeholder engagement, and contribute to projects that strengthen graduate employability outcomes.
You’ll work with internal and external stakeholders, industry partners and alumni to coordinate meetings, events and initiatives, while supporting policy, compliance, quality and continuous improvement activities. The role also provides an opportunity to lead and develop a small team and contribute to the effective operation and ongoing enhancement of WIL and placement services.
About You
You’ll be an experienced operational or program management professional with strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills and a demonstrated commitment to service excellence. You’ll have experience coordinating complex programs or services, managing competing priorities, identifying opportunities for improvement and delivering outcomes within agreed timeframes.
You’ll bring highly developed communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage confidently with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. Experience managing and developing a team, together with knowledge of higher education and WIL or placement programs, will be highly regarded. You’ll also have strong analytical skills and the ability to quickly adapt to new systems and processes.
To Apply
This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Monash University invites applications from candidates who can demonstrate valid and current Australian work rights. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Career Pathways Lead Coordinator for WIL & Placements in Melbourne employer: Monash University
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