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Work Integrated Learning Officer (Faculty of Medicine & Health)

• Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: Fixed Term from 19 October 2026 - 5 October 2027
• Remuneration: $108,021 base (+17% super and a leave loading)
• Work rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position. 
• Location: UNSW Campus, Kensington (Hybrid working, minimum of 2 days in the office with a chance of those days increasing)

The Opportunity  

The role supports the coordination and delivery of student placements for UNSW Medicine & Health programs and is based in the Education and Student Experience Faculty team. Duties will include identifying placement opportunities, scheduling and allocating placements, maintaining student records and compliance systems, and monitoring placement progress. It works closely with academic staff and internal and external stakeholders to ensure placement requirements are met, while providing clear, proactive support and communication to students throughout the placement process.

Key skills and experience required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience in a tertiary education environment, preferably with organising placements in the Public and Private Health sectors, or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders including academics, professional staff and professional networks.
• Demonstrated experience providing effective customer service and support to clients at all levels.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to plan, manage and streamline multiple tasks/processes, respond to changing priorities and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• High-level proficiency in a range of computing skills, including Microsoft suite applications and Placement Management Systems, with the ability to learn and promote the use of new systems.

Full details can be found in the position description.

UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include: 

• Additional 3 days leave during Christmas holidays
• Career development opportunities 
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

How to apply:

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below.

Please provide a resume and a separate cover letter addressing the key skills and experience for the role listed in the Position Description.

Pre-Employment Checks

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role. Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Enquiries:

Merita O'Connell, Talent Acquisition Partner

E:  merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au    

Applications close: Sunday 27^th September, before 11.30pm Sydney time.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.