• Academic Support Unit, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Level 5, $82,843 - $93,358 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

At UniSC, we believe real-world experience is central to future-ready graduates. Our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) team plays a critical role in connecting students with industry partners and ensuring every placement is compliant, seamless, and impactful.

As a WIL Contracts Support Officer, you will work at the heart of this ecosystem. Reporting to the WIL Contracts and Budgets Officer, you will support the administration of placement agreements, contract compliance, and financial processes that underpin thousands of student placements each year.

This is a role for someone who thrives on detail, enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, and takes pride in keeping complex processes running smoothly. Your work will directly contribute to expanding and enhancing placement opportunities in line with UniSC’s strategic priorities.

You will

• lead the end-to-end administration of WIL contracts and placement agreements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing;
• maintain and monitor contract records, systems, and data to support reporting, compliance, and placement delivery;
• partner with students, academics, and host organisations to provide responsive support and ensure smooth placement experiences; and
• coordinate placement-related financial processes and contribute to continuous improvement of workflows and administrative practices.

About you

You’re highly organised, detail-focused, and confident navigating administrative processes in a structured environment. You bring a customer-focused mindset and enjoy working with a wide range of stakeholders, balancing multiple priorities with ease. You’re not just process-driven, you’re also someone who looks for smarter, more efficient ways to work and contributes positively to a collaborative team environment.

You will possess:

• Experience in administrative support, ideally within a university or regulated environment;
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and responsive approach;
• Proven ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and compliance requirements;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping and data management;
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement;
• Confidence working independently and collaboratively within a team; and
• Experience supporting contracts, placements, or administrative systems (desirable).

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

How to apply

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 12 July 2026.

Position Description:   494603_WIL contracts Support Officer.pdf

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team.

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Dannielle Dowling
Team Leader, WIL Systems and Compliance
Telephone: 07 5456 3415
Email: dcochran@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We’re all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. While we’re not the largest university, we are one of the fastest growing in Australia, now with over 2,000 staff across five campuses in South East Queensland and an expanding presence in major capital cities, and we’re making a big impact every day through ground-breaking research, a strong commitment to sustainability, high-performance sport, and award-winning alumni.

We are committed to delivering high-quality research and teaching that address major global and regional challenges, with established and emerging strengths in sustainability, environmental systems, biodiversity, aquaculture, preventative health and regional resilience. Our research excellence is internationally recognised through strong performance in global benchmarking, including leading rankings in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for “Zero Hunger,” “Climate Action” and “Life on Land.” UniSC is also recognised for its teaching excellence, with a strong emphasis on student success, innovative and engaging learning experiences, and strong graduate outcomes that equip learners to make meaningful contributions in their chosen fields. As the only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, UniSC is uniquely positioned to leverage its natural environment to advance impactful research, teaching and partnerships that support sustainable futures, with sustainability embedded across all aspects of our teaching, research and operations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages continuous professional development and provides the tools and resources to grow your career. We value the contributions of every team member and the role they play in our culture and success. We’re not afraid to do things differently, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team working together to make a meaningful difference to local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.