The Opportunity

• Contribute to workforce development of the defence industry
• $113,926 – 123,301 + 17% super + leave loading, pro-rata
• Part-time (28 hours week), fixed term contract from Aug to Dec 2025

The Australian Government’s Trailblazer Universities Program is part of a package of strategic reforms to leverage further excellence from the university research sector by stimulating change, boosting collaboration with industry, and driving commercial returns in promoting critical technologies.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is one of several key education focused Defence Trailblazer Workforce initiatives to enable students to be immersed in real-world industry. WIL Program Coordinator, Defence Trailblazer will work across the Defence Trailblazer Workforce initiative playing a key role in coordinating WIL internships and networking opportunities  for postgraduate research students as well as undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students.

This includes building strong and sustained relationships with industry partners to facilitate new WIL opportunities, from sourcing the candidate, developing the terms and conditions and supporting selection. Working in close collaboration with the UoA WIL team, as well as with the UNSW WIL Industrial Training Manager and the UNSW Graduate Research School, the role will sit within the Division of Research and Enterprise (DVCRE) at the University of New South Wales and report into the Workforce Portfolio Manager, Defence Trailblazer.

The Organisation

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re Australia’s number one university for impact and among the nation’s Top 20 employers.

Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to benefits including:

• Hybrid/Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements  
• Affordable on-campus parking

About the successful applicant

You can demonstrate your WIL program coordination experience with either defence or related industry partners, as well as the following Skills and Experience:

• Ability and experience in building and managing stakeholder relationships especially with industry stakeholders, to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
• Knowledge and experience in coordinating WIL programs including aligning partner needs with academic course and program offerings with the ability to meet engagement and participation targets
• High-level organisational and administrative skills, with acute record keeping and prior experience in using a CRM platform to manage tasks, communication and workload allocations
• Time management skills, with experience in managing multiple tasks with competing deadlines, applying effective problem-solving skills, and being innovative and creative in generating solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and cooperatively with multiple stakeholders.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives, and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

To Apply: If contributing to skills development of the future workforce is of interest to you, please submit your CV, Cover Letter (including responses to Skills and Experience required nominated in the Position Description) via the APPLY button.

Contact: Shiree Thomas, Talent Acquisition Consultant E: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au

Applications close:  11.55pm, Sunday 13^th July 2025

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.