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Work Integrated Learning - Placement Officer

Type of Position: Fixed Term

Location: Rockhampton, QLD, AU, Mackay, QLD, AU

About this Opportunity

- Office of Education, Strategy and Quality

- CQUniversity Rockhampton or Mackay

- Higher Education Worker Level 6

- Total Remuneration $110,541 to $119,053 pa (including salary of $93,409 to $100,602 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

Help shape the future workforce by supporting students on their work placement journey at one of Australia’s most inclusive and engaged universities. CQUniversity is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented professional to facilitate and administer student work placement across a range of disciplines and student cohorts.

As a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Officer, you’ll be at the forefront of connecting students with valuable real-world industry experience. You’ll work closely with academic teams, industry partners, and students to secure placements that meet course, accreditation, and professional requirements. Your day-to-day will involve relationship management, strategic planning, data entry, cross-team collaboration, and problem-solving – all with the goal of supporting student success.

Ready to empower future professionals through real-world learning? Apply now and be part of a team making a difference at CQUniversity

Be Rewarded

- 6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)

- 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)

- Fantastic professional and career development opportunities

Position Requirements

- A degree and relevant experience (or equivalent combination of training/experience).

- Placement experience exposure in a Work Integrated Learning environment highly regarded. Recruitment or sales experience combined with an administration background is advantageous.

- Excellent communication and negotiation skills to engage with a variety of stakeholders.

- Proven ability to manage complex tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently within a fast paced environment.

- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and a solutions-focused mindset.

- Confident to use business support tools (Microsoft Office Suite, CRM, or corporate information systems).

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Wednesday, 10 December 2025

Job Requisition ID: 6709

WIL Manager

WILManager@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position.

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

#HEW6 ||#LI-CP1 ||#LI-Onsite ||Keywords: Work Integrated Learning (WIL) | Internship coordination | Higher Education Worker Level 6 | Academic Support | Student Support Services | Industry Engagement | Academic Administration | Student Success & Engagement | Academic Quality & Innovation | Student Placements | Coordinating Partnerships | Placement Systems

CRICOS Provider Code: 00219C RTO Code 40939 CQUniversity Australia is a trading name of Central Queensland University.

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