Senior Coordinator, WIL

Overview:

• Full-Time, Continuing Position 

• Salary Level HEW 8 - Starting from $112,068 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements 

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus (RMIT Building 80 - Swanston Academic Building) & Hybrid ways of working 

About the Opportunity 

As the Senior Coordinator, WIL, you’ll play a key role in the enhancement of the student experience for College of Business and Law students relating to work-integrated learning (WIL) within the classroom and the workplace.  

This role will see you develop highly effective working relationships with students, industry and a wide range of College, University and external stakeholders to ensure that existing and new industry, engagement and student mobility opportunities are identified, maximised, developed and supported, and that students are fully aware of the options available to them throughout their studies.  

You'll be providing expert advice and guidance to staff and students, oversee due diligence, manage and improve processes relating to WIL courses and programs, and act as a central contact point for other areas within the college including schools, and industry contacts providing internships and projects for students. 

This role is also responsible for working closely with the College’s Strategy, Innovation & Engagement and Learning & Teaching and Quality teams to support embedding of industry experience into the curriculum and associated student administration activities; alongside broader cross University collaboration to support the implementation of strategic initiatives and improvements relating to WIL activities and functions. 

The Senior Coordinator manages a team of 6 direct reports and acts as a central contact point for other areas within the college including schools, and industry contacts providing internships and projects for students. 

To be successful in this position, you’ll have: 

• Demonstrated experience in managing Work Integrated Learning initiatives, student engagement programs, or similar, with a strong understanding of industry partnerships and the student lifecycle. 

• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including students, industry partners, and internal teams, to identify and maximise engagement opportunities. 

• Experience in leading, developing, and managing a team to deliver a high-quality service, fostering a positive team culture, and ensuring staff are empowered to achieve desired outcomes. 

• Ability to develop and implement initiatives that enhance student opportunities and experience relating to WIL and align with the College's goals, including experience in assessing and adapting processes to meet changing needs. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage complex enquiries and issues related to student and industry engagement in WIL, including conducting due diligence on partnerships and successfully navigating potential risks. 

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports and develop communication strategies that effectively inform students and stakeholders about available opportunities and services. 

• Demonstrated experience in leading new and innovative ways of working and the