About the Role
The Student Placements team, in collaboration with academics, students, and industry partners, is dedicated to providing high-quality Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities and programs for Swinburne students. The team's goal is to offer a diverse range of WIL opportunities to enhance Swinburne's reputation for employability and position WIL as a significant factor for prospective students when choosing their tertiary education institution.
Reporting to the Manager of Employer Engagement, the Team Leader of Student Engagement & Experience is responsible for engaging with students regarding key WIL programs like Professional Placements and Internships, as well as overseeing related WIL processes and procedures. The Team Leader also manages relationships with third-party providers to facilitate external WIL opportunities and leads a team of placement officers to deliver placement services for various WIL programs across the university. In addition, a big focus of the Team Leader is to ensures the team's day-to-day operations run smoothly, focusing on timely delivery of high-quality services and fostering a culture of continuous process improvement. The Team Leader will be responsible for fostering collaboration and teamwork to achieve desired outcomes.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Substantial prior experience in and knowledge of the university sector, including experience with support for students and familiarity with principles / practices of student engagement
- Demonstrated experience working in WIL, co-operative education or industry-based learning, and familiarity with associated processes, quality and compliance imperatives
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing a team and achieving outstanding levels of service
- Highly-developed communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with and gain commitment from diverse internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree with subsequent relevant knowledge and experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:
• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au.
Applications Close: Sunday 21st April 2024, 11pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
Equity and Diversity
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our
Equity & Diversity website.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact
inclusion@swin.edu.auAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support please contact
DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP
Reconciliation Action PlanVictoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes
As a signatory to
Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
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