Expression of Interest: Supervisor, Employability and Work Integrated Learning

About This Opportunity

Expressions of interest are invited from current UQ staff for a 6-month secondment opportunity for the position of Supervisor, Employability and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) within the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology (EAIT) Employability Team to cover long service leave.

The position coordinates the Faculty’s in-curriculum employability and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activities, supports the successful delivery of WIL in accordance with University policy and procedures, and contributes to the design and implementation of in-curriculum employability initiatives across EAIT. The role also leads the Employability and WIL portfolio team, providing supervision, support and guidance to the Employability Advisor, Employability Facilitator and Employability Support Officer.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Coordinate the end-to-end management and delivery of Faculty in-curriculum employability and WIL programs.
• Provide specialist advice and support to students, staff and stakeholders according to relevant legislative requirements and University policies and procedures.
• Lead WIL reporting, including monitoring and forecasting placement cohorts and identifying and escalating emerging risks and issues.
• Lead and support the Employability and WIL portfolio team.
• Coordinate projects that enhance discipline-specific employability and WIL offerings.
• Support continuous improvement of systems, processes, data management and digital resources.
• Build effective relationships across the Faculty, Schools, central UQ teams and external industry partners.

This is a full-time (100%), fixed-term position from 7 December 2026 until 9 July 2027 at HEW Level 7.

About You

• Completion of an undergraduate degree with at least 4 years of subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
• Sound knowledge of the Australian higher education sector, and university degree structures, with a particular focus on Employability, WIL and domestic and international graduate labour markets.
• High-level interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively establish and maintain key stakeholder relationships with senior academic and professional staff, and external stakeholders.
• A professional and enthusiastic approach to develop clear project plans and timelines, regularly communicate with stakeholders, and monitor project progress to deliver high-quality, innovative and scalable WIL and employability programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work iteratively, adapting quickly to change and operating autonomously and within a team environment to manage workflow, coordinate projects and programs, improve processes, and achieve objectives, to ensure individual, organisational and unit goals are met.
• High-level technological literacy and demonstrated ability to adapt to new technology and systems as required.
• Demonstrated experience in the supervision, training, mentoring and performance management of staff.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Laura Jeffress via [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], 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.

Other Information 

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, criminal history checks, Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

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.

We are 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 are also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-70464).

Applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.