Senior Work Integrated Learning Officer in Sydney

At UTS, we’re a young, globally recognised university known for doing things differently. Based in the centre of Sydney, we work closely with industry, government, and the community to focus on outcomes that matter. Our strength lies in how we bring creativity, technology and innovation together to make a practical difference.

The faculty's Work Integrated Learning (WIL) team works with students, academic colleagues and internal UTS teams to support high-quality professional learning experiences. The team also engages with industry, government and community partners to coordinate placements, projects, events and other WIL activities.

The Senior Work Integrated Learning Officer provides hands-on operational coordination and support for WIL activities and related faculty partnerships. You will help administer processes, coordinate engagement activities, prepare communications and maintain accurate records so that WIL initiatives are delivered efficiently and in line with university requirements.

You are an organised and service-focused professional who can manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. You communicate confidently with students, academics and external partners, exercise sound judgement and know when to elevate complex, sensitive or high-risk matters.

Role Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day WIL activities, including placements, internships, professional experience, industry projects and student programs, in line with approved processes and timelines.
• Support the onboarding and ongoing engagement of partners by preparing documentation, coordinating due diligence requirements and maintaining accurate partner records.
• Act as a key contact for routine student, academic and partner enquiries, providing timely communication and escalating complex or high-risk matters appropriately.
• Maintain WIL records and systems, support reporting and evaluation activities, and contribute to improvements in processes, communications and service delivery.

Skills, attributes and knowledge

• Well-developed administrative and operational coordination skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work within established processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear communications, guidance material and engagement collateral for varied audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with students, academics and external partners.
• Sound judgement, organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and escalate complex matters appropriately.

Experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience in an administrative, WIL, partnerships or student-facing role.
• Experience coordinating or delivering WIL activities, partnerships, professional programs, events or engagement activities in education or a comparable environment.
• Experience working with industry, government, community or other external stakeholders in a coordination, support or service-delivery capacity.
• Experience using administrative, CRM, placement or engagement systems to maintain records and support projects, partnerships or programs.

Base Salary Range: $101,277.00 - $109,651.00 Plus 17% Superannuation (pension). The position is available part-time and will be made on a continuing basis. The role is a 0.8 FTE position. UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits including flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

UTS is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applicants to include a statement on career breaks or relative to opportunity where relevant. UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk factors.

General enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to Talent@uts.edu.au. Closing Date: 23 October 2026 at 11.59 pm (AEST). You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

This position is being advertised concurrently, internally and externally. In accordance with UTS policy, priority consideration will be given to suitably qualified redeployment candidates, while applications are also welcomed from suitable candidates in the external market.

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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ+ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.