Senior Adviser, Work Integrated Learning

Job no: 577291

Work type: Full-time

Location: Flexible, Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood

Categories: Administration, Customer Service

• Melbourne Burwood or Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 6 $96,276 - $103, % Superannuation

Benefits for working with us

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you'll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

About this role:

The Senior Adviser, Work Integrated Learning plays a key role in managing WIL practices and processes for students, industry, and international partners. The role supports non-clinical placements, internships, compliance, and study tours, while also contributing to student engagement initiatives such as graduate employment activities and career events.

As a Senior Adviser, Work Integrated Learning, you will:

• Drive innovative programs that boost student participation in work integrated learning and create valuable career experiences.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to expand student placement opportunities.
• Provide ethical, practical advice to students and partners, delivering solutions that address challenges and add value.
• Design and implement accessible strategies to support successful placements and positive student outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of placements, internships, and events to ensure smooth delivery and compliance with policy.

To be successful, you'll have:

• Tertiary qualification with relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education, training and extensive professional expertise.
• Strong ability to build collaborative and effective relationships with diverse stakeholders across business, government, community, and student groups.
• Proven experience navigating complex administrative environments, ideally within the higher education sector.
• Background in student advising, career education, or international education with a focus on supporting student success.
• Awareness of the graduate employment landscape and emerging trends influencing student career pathways.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Raf Rahman, Manager, Work Integrated Learning on

Applications for this position close on Wednesday 15th of October at 11.55pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Advertised: 02 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time