Work Integrated Learning Coordinator

Company Description

At ACAP we change lives. We equip our students with a deep understanding of human behaviour, the skills to make a positive difference and the resilience to enjoy long, healthy careers.

ACAP University College, part of the leading global education provider Navitas, is Australia's leading independent tertiary education provider, delivering accredited courses in psychology, social work, counselling, coaching, criminology, law, and business management and leadership (MBA).

Job Description

ACAP is seeking an exceptional Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator to join our team and drive impactful work-integrated learning programs, and to enhance our internship and industry collaboration initiatives, and builds relationships with students. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing WIL cross-disciplinary and nationally
• Preparing and delivering orientation sessions, student, and supervisor workshops
• Ensuring the WIL programs follow specified timeframes
• Assessing and confirming work integrated learning (WIL) opportunities as per the WIL schedule (trimester or year)
• Reviewing, assessing, and shortlisting students for WIL opportunities
• Matching students to host organisations according to student suitability, host organisation criteria and in accordance with the relevant Discipline and accreditation requirements
• Coordinating WIL by organising, confirming, monitoring and finalising student WIL experiences
• Sourcing new host organisations as required and maintain relationships with existing host organisations
• Providing support and advice to students and host organisations regarding WIL
• Responding to student WIL issues as necessary

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience working in tertiary education
• Demonstrated experience in developing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including advanced competencies in using Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheets, and student records software
• Excellent time management skills and an ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to work as part of a team in a flexible and adaptive manner
• Self-disciplined and independently driven but able to work effectively in a team environment with shared goals.
• Willingness to embrace change within a dynamic environment of systems, processes and personnel responsibilities
• Experience using online WIL management systems (preferred)

Additional Information

If the below is important to you, you will flourish here

• Student-focused approach with the highest standards of student experience and outcomes
• Working in a vibrant, growing team that is committed to innovative teaching
• A collegial and collaborative environment dedicated to academic excellence
• An appreciation and utilisation of transferable skills
• Cultural responsiveness; We attract students from 40+ nationalities, so your work will have far-reaching community benefits

At ACAP our employee perks and benefits include:

• Unlimited global career opportunities across the Navitas portfolio
• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• 2 paid volunteer days per year for your passionate causes
• Up to 50% scholarships are available to staff enrolled in ACAP courses
• Health & well-being packages including free counselling and well-being specialist support for employees and family members
• Discounted gym memberships, private health insurance, movie tickets, travel, hotels, insurance and selected retailers
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development opportunities

Diversity Equity and Inclusion:

ACAP, as part of Navitas, promotes and embraces an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and people of diverse community groups. We believe equality, flexibility and diversity deliver a rich and collaborative environment. We strive to ensure that all our staff – no matter where they are from or who they are – feel safe, supported, and are given opportunities to thrive.

Join us in making the world a better place

To Apply:

• Submit an application responding to all of the qualifications listed above, and include your CV (you can upload the responses to qualifications on the 2nd page of the application process)
• Please note applicants are assessed upon receipt so you are encouraged to apply now.