Key Responsibilities:

1. WIL Program Management 

• Lead and coordinate WIL activities across all Higher Education programs with an internship or industry project component. 

• Ensure WIL activities align with course learning outcomes, accreditation requirements, and industry standards. 

• Develop and continuously improve operational procedures supporting WIL delivery. 

• Work collaboratively with academic teams to ensure appropriate assessment design and supervision structures. 
   

2. Industry Partnerships and Business Development 

• Proactively identify, engage, and secure new industry partners to provide direct internship and project opportunities. 

• Develop and implement strategies to expand EIT’s employer network nationally and internationally. 

• Negotiate partnership arrangements, scopes of projects, and placement expectations. 

• Maintain and nurture long-term relationships with host organisations to ensure sustainable placement pipelines. 

• Represent EIT at industry events and professional forums to promote collaboration. 

• Reduce reliance on third-party internship providers by building direct institutional partnerships. 
   

3. Stakeholder Engagement 

• Act as the primary point of contact for students, academic staff, Student Services, and external partners regarding WIL activities. 

• Liaise with host organisations to ensure clarity of expectations, supervision arrangements, and assessment requirements. 

• Maintain effective communication channels to support a positive experience for all stakeholders. 

• Identify and capture successful WIL outcomes, including student achievements, internship experiences, and employer partnerships, and work with the Marketing and Communications team to develop student and industry success stories that showcase the impact of EIT’s industry engagement and promote WIL opportunities. 
   

4. Student Support and Placement Coordination 

• Guide students through the WIL process, including preparation, application, and placement stages. 

• Deliver orientation and briefing sessions outlining WIL expectations and requirements. 

• Provide ongoing monitoring and support during placements in collaboration with workplace supervisors and academic staff. 

• Oversee completion of logbooks, assessment tasks, and final evaluations. 
   

5. Quality Assurance and Compliance 

• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of WIL programs through feedback and performance data. 

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, workplace health and safety requirements, and institutional policies. 

• Maintain appropriate documentation including placement agreements and risk assessments. 

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives based on stakeholder feedback and outcomes. 
   

6. Administration and Reporting 

• Maintain accurate records of student placements, agreements, assessments, and partnership documentation. 

• Track and report key performance indicators including placement numbers, new partnerships secured, and employment outcomes. 

• Prepare quarterly reports for the Board of Studies outlining WIL activity, partnership growth, and program performance. 
   

7. Other Duties 

• Collaborate with the Head of Higher Education and Global Strategy and Dean on strategic WIL initiatives. 

• Contribute to broader institutional industry engagement and employability strategies. 

• Undertake additional duties as required. 
   

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Performance in this role will be assessed against the following measurable outcomes: 

• Growth in the number of direct industry partnerships established annually. 

• Percentage reduction in reliance on third-party internship providers over a defined period. 

• Percentage of eligible students successfully placed in approved WIL opportunities. 

• Student satisfaction ratings relating to WIL experiences. 

• Employer satisfaction and repeat partnership rates. 

• Timely completion of WIL documentation, agreements, and compliance requirements. 

• Quality and timeliness of quarterly reporting to the Board of Studies. 

• Demonstrated contribution to improved graduate employment and industry engagement outcomes. 
   

Qualifications and Experience 

• Demonstrated experience in coordinating work-integrated learning, internships, or employability programs. 

• Proven ability to develop and maintain industry partnerships, including experience in business development or stakeholder acquisition. 

• Understanding of WIL best practice, governance, and regulatory requirements. 

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills. 

• High level organisational and project management capability.