Work Integrated Learning Manager

• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus or Melbourne, Burwood Campus
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 8 $109,837 - $125,755 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Who are we?
Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionizing education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.
About the role
The Work Integrated Learning Manager oversees the coordination, implementation and delivery of strategies and activities to support Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programs that enhance Graduate Employability ambitions. Responsibilities include establishing and maintaining relationships with internship host organizations and industry partners, both domestic and international, supporting academic staff in integrating WIL into course pedagogy, and leading and supervising team members to deliver high quality advice to all stakeholders.
As a Work Integrated Learning Manager, you will:

• Promote teamwork and provide tailored coaching to enable individuals to deliver high quality solutions and the achievement of goals.
• Seek feedback from stakeholders regarding their satisfaction and perspective on received Work Integrated Learning services, respond openly and transparently to the feedback, and actively seek opportunities to improve customer service.
• Analyse problems, weigh up a range of options to identify accessible and inclusive solutions to Work Integrated Learning issues and translate into clear and understandable goals and targets.
• Develop, plan and implement program and initiatives, including international faculty led programs and funding to support these, designed to increase participation in Work Integrated Learning and provide opportunities for students to gain learning experiences.
• Maintain productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders both inside and outside the University to ensure student placement opportunities are developed, students can be placed, managed and supported.

To be successful, you'll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and management expertise; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Experience working collaboratively and effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders and/or clients from business, government or community sectors and students
• Experience working within an organisation with complex administrative structures, policies and procedures, preferably within the higher education sector
• Experience in the field of student advising, career education, or international education
• Knowledge of graduate employment landscape
• Experience negotiating new stakeholder agreements

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 Brianna Watt, Manager, Partnerships and Engagement on brianna.watt@deakin.edu.au
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
Applications for this position close on Monday, 26th February 2024.
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.