Work Integrated Learning

About The Team

The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) team supports the University's programs to provide professional experience, clinical placements, internships and industry projects to students as part of their course. At Murdoch University, WIL is an explicit feature of our undergraduate and post graduate programs, with an emphasis on student centred learning.

Your New Role

As the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the WIL team. Working closely with the WIL Manager, you’ll help deliver meaningful student experiences by coordinating practical placements and building strong relationships across the University and with external partners.

Your key responsibilities will include
- Coordinate day-to-day operations of the WIL team and manage complex student placement queries.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with industry, government, and community partners to grow and sustain WIL opportunities.
- Provide accurate advice and support to students and staff and maintain placement-related resources.
- Oversee WIL communications and contribute to promotional materials and events.
- Support continuous improvement of processes and ensure compliance with relevant policies and legislation.

Please refer to the

Position Description

for further details.

What We Offer You

This Fixed Term (12 Months) | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) position attracts a remuneration of $87,000 - $105,000 (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze
- tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

- Periodic salary increases between 1 January 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 8% increase
- Flexible work arrangements
- Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
- Indigenous Language Allowance
- Salary packaging options - such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our

benefits and services page



Join us
- A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
- Your most recent resume (CV)

Selection Criteria:

- Tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education/training.
- Experience in people leadership, development, engagement and management, with the demonstrated skills to motivate, inspire, and mobilise teams to create a positive workplace culture and deliver quality outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience in successfully coordinating work placement programs or other WIL activities.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain successful partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated high level of organisational, time and workload management skills, including the ability to use initiative, assume responsibility for tasks and projects, resolve problems and prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines.
- Highly effective communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, and the demonstrated ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation and/or external stakeholders.
- Ability to work in a team environment and flexibility to undertake a diverse range of tasks with mínimal supervision.
- A commitment to equity and social justice principles.

Applicants should refer to the

Position Description

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Contact Us

Applications Close on 26/06/2025 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.