Student Placement Adviser (WIL Program)

Do you thrive in connecting students with career opportunities that help shape their future? This role is for you!

About the Work Integrated Learning Program (WIL Program)
The program provides students with career-building educational experiences in work environments by fostering connections between employers, students and universities. Learn more at: https://cciwa.com/how-we-can-help/work-integrated-learning/.
About the Opportunity
Are you passionate about guiding university students towards practical experiences that align with their career aspirations? We are seeking an impactful individual to join our team as a Student Placement Adviser (called a Work Integrated Learning Adviser internally), based at Curtin University (Bentley Campus).
This role entails:

• Seeking placement opportunities in WA businesses that can further develop university student’s skills and provide businesses with the internship support they need.
• Delivering outstanding workforce results for our clients and improving graduate outcomes for students.
• Utilising recruitment strategies to pair talented students with businesses across WA.
• Developing and maintaining relationships in the business community and increase the number and variety of WIL placements offered to students.
• Predominantly working with Science and Engineering students, with the possibility of expansion to other faculties in the future.

This role is a part-time position (0.6FTE), on a Maximum Term Contract ending 31 December 2024.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Understanding of Work Integrated Learning and vocational placements (highly desirable)
• Practical knowledge of marketing and promotional methods to engage audiences that include employers and students
• Knowledge of recruitment practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• The ability to engage with a broad range of stakeholders
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• The ability to self motivate and work autonomously within a small on-site client team
• Knowledge of engineering and/or science sector (desired)
• Bachelor/tertiary degree in a relevant discipline
• A current WA driver's licence
• National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check

About CCIWA
CCIWA is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that has been the voice of business for more than 130 years. With more than 7,400 members from across all regions and industries, our mission is to make it easier to do business in this state and ensure that WA is a place where businesses of all shapes and sizes can succeed. We want this State to be the best place to live and do business.

CCIWA Culture and Benefits
At CCIWA, we will work with you to develop your career; ensure you feel supported and have the skills and capabilities you need to succeed at CCIWA and in your whole career. We have an array on ongoing Learning and Development opportunities, from various training workshops to secondment opportunities and internal promotions.
We have a range of benefits to support our employees which includes:

• A variety of working and leave options, including a Flexible Working Policy, Paid Parental Leave and 3 day paid Rest and Relaxation leave between Christmas and New Year
• Excellent building facilities
• Access to free and confidential counselling for employees and their immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Sacrificing - CCIWA is a rebatable employer
• Active Social Club and Charity Initiative

How to apply
For your application to be considered, you should include:

• A cover letter
• Current CV

Applications close Friday, 5th April 2024 Short-listing for this position will commence immediately.
To apply, click on “Apply Now” icon on Seek or apply directly through our website https://cciwa.com/about-us/join-our-team/; attach your resume with cover letter.
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
If you have any further questions, please contact the People Team at People@cciwa.com
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