Employability/Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Assistant
About This Opportunity
Join the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work as a Placement Administration Assistant and play a key role in facilitating professional placement experiences for students across a range of healthcare, community and social service settings. Working within the Nursing and Midwifery Practice Education Team, you will collaborate with students, academic staff and external placement providers to coordinate placement activities, maintain critical systems and records, and deliver high-quality administrative support that contributes to student success.
This is a rewarding opportunity for an organised and client-focused administrator who enjoys building relationships, managing competing priorities and contributing to a positive experience for students and stakeholders. As part of a collaborative team, you will help ensure the effective delivery of placement programs that support the development of the future health and social care workforce.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing efficient and accurate administrative support throughout the student placement lifecycle, including coordinating placement activities and communicating with students and placement providers.
- Maintaining placement records and systems, supporting data management, reporting and user assistance within platforms such as InPlace and ePortfolio.
- Serving as a key contact for enquiries, delivering responsive, professional and customer-focused support across a range of communication channels.
- Contributing to the ongoing improvement of administrative processes, documentation and stakeholder engagement activities to support the School’s operational objectives.
About You
- A degree with subsequent relevant experience in administrative fields, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and flexibly in a small, team-based environment.
- A strong commitment to delivering high-quality customer service and building positive stakeholder relationships.
- Highly developed organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
- High-level computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office, databases, CRM systems and web-based platforms.
- Working knowledge of University administrative systems, policies and procedures, or the capacity to quickly acquire this knowledge.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised administrator who enjoys building relationships, delivering exceptional service and supporting positive student outcomes.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.
Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Cory Everdell at c.everdell@uq.edu.au.
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.
Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia. All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and may be required to hold or obtain a valid Blue Card (Working with Children Check). Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Friday 10th July, 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-66029).
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