Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Compliance Officer

Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences Full-time, continuing position based at our Herston campus location Base salary will be in the range $83,776.44 - $93,121.41 17% super (HEW Level 5). About This Opportunity Join a collaborative, purpose-driven team shaping the future of healthcare education. As a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Compliance Officer within the Placement Ready Team, you will play a pivotal role in enabling students to safely and seamlessly transition into real-world placement experiences. Working in a high-performing and inclusive environment, you will ensure compliance processes are accurate, timely and student-focused, contributing to UQ’s commitment to delivering outstanding graduate outcomes. In this dynamic and detail-oriented role, you will: Initiate, monitor and maintain accurate student compliance records for a diverse range of pre-placement requirements across multiple health disciplines, ensuring a high level of accuracy, confidentiality and attention to detail. Analyse, interpret and report on compliance data using enterprise systems and reporting tools, combining information from multiple sources to support operational excellence, risk management and informed decision-making. Develop and apply specialised knowledge of pre-placement compliance requirements, interpreting complex legislative, policy and procedural requirements to provide clear, accurate and consistent advice to students, staff and placement providers. Maintain current knowledge of relevant policies, procedures and legislative requirements, and effectively manage multiple discipline-specific compliance processes within a high-volume environment. Build and maintain strong professional relationships with academic and professional stakeholders to coordinate processes, negotiate timelines and ensure high-quality service delivery outcomes are achieved. Prepare high-quality written correspondence and respond to enquiries from internal and external stakeholders in a professional, timely and customer-focused manner across multiple communication channels, including face-to-face, phone, video and online platforms. Organise and deliver compliance-related information sessions and provide administrative support for events and operational activities as required. About You You are an organised, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment. With a strong analytical mindset and a commitment to service excellence, you bring both technical capability and interpersonal strength to support students and stakeholders alike. You will demonstrate: A degree qualification with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience Proven ability to interpret and apply complex rules, policies and legislative requirements with sound judgement Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines and large datasets High-level proficiency in enterprise systems and software, including databases, spreadsheets and reporting tools Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing high-quality correspondence and advice Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders Experience with systems such as InPlace, UniTask or UQ Reportal, and advanced Excel skills will be highly regarded About UQ As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Our people are driven by curiosity, united by purpose, and committed to creating change together through education, research, and professional excellence. You’ll enjoy a range of benefits and rewards, including up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging. Interested? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Rita Zhu (Team Leader) on w.zhu@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter responding to and 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 and 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 these appointments. Additional Information Flexibility to work occasional non-standard hours is required in order to meet critical deadlines. Leave restrictions may apply during peak periods. We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and we encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Applications close Thursday 4 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R‑64719). The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA , cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

Salary : $83,776 - $93,121