Team Leader, Work Integrated Learning

Be Bold. Belong. Be More.

At Southern Cross University, we do things differently, and so can you.

A career with us is more than you might expect. Yes, it’s about the heart, connectedness and community you’d hope for in a regional university. But there’s also so much more. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience and our research is deeply connected to our regions, making a difference on a global scale. This is your chance to help us build something new and meaningful for our students, our communities and your career. To drive change, make a real impact, and thrive in a place as unique as you.

You can be good anywhere. Here, you can be great.

Your opportunity

Join the Faculty of Health, where WIL is central to preparing the next generation of health professionals through quality placement experiences and strong industry partnerships. As Team Leader, WIL, you'll lead an experienced team responsible for coordinating placements across multiple health disciplines during an exciting period of operational improvement and system change. Acting as the key escalation point for complex placement matters, you'll guide informed decision-making and drive improvements that enhance the experience for students, staff and industry partners.

You will make an impact by:

• Leading, mentoring and supporting a large team of WIL Coordinators, ensuring high-quality service delivery across multiple disciplines.
• Providing sound judgement and practical solutions for complex placement matters while supporting your team through challenging issues.
• Building trusted relationships with academic staff, University stakeholders and external placement partners to achieve successful placement outcomes.
• Leading operational improvements through data insights, technology enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting the implementation of a new placement management system and championing positive change across the WIL team.

What you will bring

You're an experienced leader who enjoys developing high-performing teams and creating practical solutions to complex operational challenges. You bring recent experience in higher education and are confident making informed decisions, building stakeholder relationships and leading teams.

To succeed in this role, you will also need:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or extensive experience in placement coordination, student administration or a related field
• Demonstrated success leading and supervising teams within a complex operational setting
• Proven ability to manage complex and escalated placement issues, exercising sound judgement, interpreting guidelines and policy, and determining or recommending appropriate resolutions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build collaborative relationships
• Recent experience working within a higher education environment and with University systems, or experience supporting system implementations and business improvement initiatives will be highly regarded

Why Southern Cross University

SCU is proudly a regional university, young, small and vibrant. That means you’ll find more exposure, opportunity and ownership - to grow, achieve and build a career that means more. And you’ll do it alongside passionate people and leaders who go the extra mile to help you succeed. A career with us is about more than just work. It’s about place, community and the life you want to live. With three main campuses at the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, we’re integral to all these wonderful communities. Find your place and be more in this beautiful part of the world.

Your opportunity is:

• Full-time, fixed term (12 months)
• Located at Gold Coast, QLD 4225, with consideration for Lismore or Coffs Harbour location options for the right candidate.
• HEW Level 7. The base salary ranges from $108,361 – $117,660 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $137,662.

You will enjoy a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at SCU, visit Why work at Southern Cross University?

Be more with Southern Cross University today

Southern Cross University values potential as much as experience. If you do not meet all the listed requirements but are excited about the role and confident you can contribute, we encourage you to apply or reach out for more information.

Name: Aimee Ahu, Manager, Work Integrated Learning Unit

Email: *********@scu.edu.au

Applications close 11.30pm AEST 27 August 2026

Eligible applicants must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency or current working rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment.  Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

To view the full position advertisement and details of the application process, please click on the APPLY button where you will be redirected to the Southern Cross University website. Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter. The cover letter must clearly address each selection criterion in the position description. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website.

Southern Cross University celebrates the rich diversity of our regions and international community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate. For any support through the recruitment process reach out to ****@scu.edu.au.