Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Senior Officer at RMIT University

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Relationship Building, Administrative, Collaboration, Organisational Skills, Prioritisation, Attention To Detail, Initiative, Flexibility, Digital Systems, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Coordination, Data Maintenance

Industry

Education Management

Description

Overview: Full-time, Continuing position Professional HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation Based at the Bundoora campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University Make an impact. Shape students' futures. Join a collaborative squad-based team. Are you an organised, proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy building relationships, driving improvements, and supporting students as they prepare for their future careers? We’re looking for a WIL Senior Officer to join our innovative STEM College WIL Team. About the role In this role, you’ll help shape meaningful placement experiences for students by sourcing, coordinating, and allocating Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities across STEM disciplines. You’ll be a key contact for students, academics, and industry partners — helping to ensure placement processes run smoothly from start to finish. You’ll join a collaborative squad that supports specific disciplines within the College. Our squads are continually refining their ways of working, so you’ll have the chance to contribute ideas, embrace new approaches, and help drive improvements that benefit the whole team. Your day-to-day will include: coordinating stakeholders and placement logistics responding to student enquiries verifying mandatory preplacement requirements maintaining high-quality data in the InPlace CRM supporting continuous improvement of WIL systems and processes This is a dynamic role where your initiative, judgement and teamwork will make a real difference to the student experience. To be successful in this position, you will have: Strong communication and relationship building skills High-quality administrative experience (WIL experience is a plus) Ability to work collaboratively within a squad-based team Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise under pressure Attention to detail, initiative, and flexibility Confidence learning and using digital systems If you have experience in high volume WIL administration—especially within health or allied health—we’d love to hear from you. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. STEM College Office Professional The STEM College Office Professional staff provide exceptional and efficient support to the College. The Learning, Teaching and Quality teams support: Quality Enhancement Learning and Teaching support The Professional shared services Group delivers service to all four School across five distinct functions: Student Lifecycle Planning & Operations Technical Services Program & Governance WIL & Engagement Relevant digital solutions – such as Workday – are used by the five teams to streamline processes and drive operational efficiencies. The Group’s end-to-end professional support ensures a consistent approach to the operational and strategic functioning of the College and adherence to University policies and procedures. The STEM College Office professional staff are instrumental in providing students with a transformative and enriched learning experience, and in supporting our research and engagement administration activities. Centralised in the STEM College Office, at our City and Bundoora campuses, professional staff members have opportunities to cross skill, engage in professional development and develop their own career paths. To Apply Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page. For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Mykayla via email mykayla.mccartin@rmit.edu.au Position Description - Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Senior Officer Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. #LI-Hybrid Applications Close: 6 Mar 2026 11.59 pm RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. Culture Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together. Imagination. Integrity. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion. What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other. Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices. Find out what makes RMIT a great place to work

Responsibilities

The Senior Officer will shape meaningful placement experiences by sourcing, coordinating, and allocating Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities across STEM disciplines. Key duties include coordinating stakeholders, managing placement logistics, responding to student inquiries, and maintaining high-quality data in the InPlace CRM.