$104,030 to $116,563 pa (HEW7) Ongoing, Full time, Joondalup Campus Open to candidates with relevant working rights, SCHOOL OF EDUCATION JOONDALUP CAMPUS $104,030 to $116,563 pa PLUS 17% SUPERANNUTION ONGOING, FULL TIME Edith Cowan University Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research. Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary. The School of Education The School of Education is one of the largest providers of Initial Teacher Education in Australia, with over 5,000 students and 140 employees. We take pride in our purpose: "transforming lives through education," which is pursued through our vision: "to lead in inspiring educational practice and impactful research that positively contributes to students, schools, and communities worldwide." We recognise that our people are the key to our success and at the centre of everything we do. We have a supportive culture and high levels of staff satisfaction and we invite you to join our team and contribute to making ECU a great place to work. About the Opportunity Reporting to the Manager, Professional Experience and Student Support, the Team Leader, Professional Experience provides operational leadership and oversight of the School’s Professional Experience (PEx) program. The role leads a small administrative team responsible for the coordination and delivery of professional experience placements, ensuring timely, high-quality and compliant service delivery. You will oversee day-to-day operations, including staff supervision and work allocation, placement coordination, and the recruitment, engagement and payment of casual academic staff. The role has a strong focus on continuous improvement through the optimisation of business processes, effective use of the placement management system, and implementation of efficiencies and automations, while ensuring compliance with University policies, the Enterprise Agreement and legislative requirements. About you We are seeking a proactive and experienced leader with a strong background in professional experience or work-integrated learning programs, ideally within a tertiary education setting. The successful applicant will demonstrate: A degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Demonstrated experience coordinating or managing Professional Experience / WIL activities, including advanced knowledge of a placement management system (preferably Sonia). Proven experience leading and developing teams, including supervision, work allocation, performance management and capability development. Strong customer-focused service delivery skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Highly developed planning, organisational and problem-solving skills, with sound judgement in managing complex and non-routine operational issues. A demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and the ability to use system capabilities to improve processes, data quality and service outcomes. A strong commitment to ECU’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage. Benefits of working at ECU At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation. Contact Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Sandy Fraser, Manager, Professional Experience and Student Support, for further information, ecu.edu.au or 6304 5659. Application Process Please upload your resume, clearly demonstrating your relevant experience for the role, together with a cover letter summarising your interest and addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages). Include the contact details of two recent referees. Referees will not be contacted without prior notification. Advert Closure Applications close Wednesday, 25 February, 2026 at 11:30pm AWST. ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early. PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION. ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website. At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above. Position Description Opens in new window
