Full-time, permanent position
Base salary will be in the range $93,491 - $100,296 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
Based at our Herston Campus
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Work Integrated Learning Coordinator to join our world-class Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences on a continuing basis to drive impact through Work Integrated Learning excellence.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Work Integrated Learning, this industry-facing role works collaboratively with the Partnership Development Manager and the Manager, Placements as well as our school-based WIL teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.
The position has operational responsibility for the end-to-end administration and coordination of student placement agreements, ensuring seamless preparation, review, and execution of contracts. Additionally, the role supports best practice in WIL data and record management to ensure compliance and quality outcomes across the faculty.
Your work will directly contribute to building strong industry partnerships and empowering students to thrive in real-world settings.
Key responsibilities will include:
Manage student placement agreements from preparation to execution, ensuring compliance with university policies, industry standards and reporting requirements while maintaining accurate WIL records and data.
Collaborate with internal teams, faculty leadership and external industry partners to deliver a high-quality placement experience aligned with academic and industry needs.
Provide exceptional customer service, expert advice and operational support to stakeholders, fostering positive relationships through clear communication, proactive problem-solving and sound governance.
Contribute to strategic WIL initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance technology use and strengthen stakeholder engagement.
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave.
Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
On campus childcare options
Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day)
Salary packaging options
You will bring a combination of experience, knowledge, and interpersonal skills that enable you to thrive in a dynamic, industry-facing environment. Specifically, you will have:
Relevant qualifications and experience: Completion of a degree in health, business, or a related discipline with experience in placements, relationship management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Relationship-building skills: Ability to manage and maintain strong relationships with new and existing placement providers using exceptional consultation and customer service skills.
Operational and analytical capability: Proven ability to critically review processes, identify risks, and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
Organisational excellence and attention to detail: Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and precision in all tasks.
Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sarah Dahl s.dahl@uq.edu.au or 3365 4797.
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:
Resume
A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section
Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Applications close Sunday 25 January 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-58795). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 3rd February.