Southern Cross University Hiring for Work Integrated Learning Unit Manager Job at India Full Time

• Full time, continuing position, located in Gold Coast or Lismore
• Competitive salary, $107,134 – $118,184 plus 17% super and excellent benefits
• Interesting, diverse and rewarding work with a rising regional University

About us

Southern Cross University is a values-led, young, dynamic and rising institution of excellence committed to transforming tomorrow. Our game changing new education model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn.

Southern Cross University’s new 2030 strategy is founded on our people and our purpose to change lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Learn more about our purpose, values and strategy by clicking here.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, amazing and dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

About the opportunity

The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) team within the Faculty of Health, supports the University’s courses to provide professional experience and clinical placements, internships and industry projects to students as part of their course of study. The WIL Unit operates across three campuses in two states, employs approximately 14 staff and places over 3,000 students on WIL placements each year.

This position will provide effective leadership across these key WIL areas as well as the implementation of continuous improvement, risk management, external engagement and business continuity processes. Other key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage the WIL Unit team to deliver the cyclical workload aligned with clinical placements across all disciplines, and deliver consistently high-quality service for students, staff and external stakeholders
• Effectively manage all aspects of unit operations, including student placement cycles, compliance, expenses, rosters and staff performance
• Build and maintain successful internal and external stakeholder relationships to nurture ongoing beneficial partnerships for student placement

About you

We are seeking applications from qualified work integrated learning leaders, with an understanding of WIL processes and demands within a higher education setting. You will have a track record of striving for excellence in service delivery, and promote an energetic and high-performance culture within a team. You will bring an infectiously positive, solutions-based approach, and the ability to a promote continuous improvement and lead your team forward in response to change.

More specifically, you will have:

• A relevant qualification at degree level and at least four years’ management experience
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing teams across multiple locations to achieve strategic and operational goals.
• Demonstrated success in establishing and maintaining links with stakeholders with a focus on mutually beneficial outcomes
• Proven ability to review and redesign business practices and processes, exercising high level problem solving and evaluation using initiative and judgement to resolve complex issues.
• Well-developed planning and organisational skills and the ability to identify and evaluate risks, and opportunities to improve business performance.

Salary and benefits

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities.

This position is:

• Full-time, continuing role
• Located at either Gold Coast or Lismore. Generous relocation support available.
• HEW Level 8. The base salary ranges from $107,134 – $118,184 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $138,275 per annum.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Application requirements

Applicants must apply online and provide responses to the selection criteria in the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Name: Prue Berry

Phone: 0417 769 201

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 9:00am AEDT, Friday 3rd March 2023

Southern Cross University is committed to diversity and social inclusion and aim to ensure equality in the recruitment of our staff. Applications are supported and encouraged from those that bring diversity to the University.

Together, we are Transforming Tomorrow.