Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL)
Full-time (100%), permanent position with a busy, collaborative team
Base salary will be in the range $93,491.78 - $100,296.97 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Advisor will coordinate the development and implementation of WIL placement activities and support the work of integrating employability in the curriculum to benefit students. The main focus of this role will be in leading all activities for work-integrated learning placements and lead in the identification of potential partners for WIL industry group projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead all aspects of Business, Economic and Law Faculty WIL placement program
• Lead all aspects of the development of standard and ad hoc documentation and placement agreements
• Research, develop and maintain a portfolio of strategic industry relationships with existing and new industry partners for WIL industry group projects and to support the work of the Principal Employability Advisors in engaging with academics to embed employability in the curriculum
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure that placement planning and administration is effectively managed and ensure all data is entered into the UQ enterprise system
• Liaise with internal UQ stakeholders to ensure placement and employability related activities are well communicated, supported and are in line with other relevant UQ objectives and programs and/or projects
• Lead the management of queries and student communications as required for matters associated with placements and employability, including enquiries that come through the CRM
• Deliver one on one student consultations
• Assist with the development and implementation new programs of work to support embedding employability in the curriculum
• Provide timely, accurate and relevant placement information and reports to stakeholders including faculty management, academic staff and senior administrative staff

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, 17% superannuation contributions, 17.5% annual leave loading, Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight, Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family, UQ Study for Staff, On campus childcare options, Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day), Salary packaging options.

About You

Degree qualified in business or a related field with subsequent relevant experience and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. Demonstrated high level of written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to liaise and build effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders both internal and external, Excellent and effective organisational skills and high attention to detail with an ability to manage timelines, priorities and handle a high volume of work. Demonstrated ability to exercise judgement and made decisions, Highly developed skills in the use of computer packages including word processing, data storage and retrieval, e-mail, and CRM’s. Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment to successfully coordinate information and implement projects ensuring individual, organisational and unit goals are met. A demonstrated strong commitment to providing a high level of customer service. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Nicky Scarvelis (n.scarvelis@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.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume, A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section. Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. Applications close 25 August 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-55036). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week commencing 1 September 2025.