Join us and make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, and to grow your career as part of our alliance of great minds.

Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous.

About the role

The Student Engagement Coordinator is responsible for coordinating student placements, work experience and early careers programs across CPA. The role provides operational support to managers, students and education providers to deliver a high-quality placement experience while supporting CPA's future workforce pipeline.

Responsibilities of the role (not limited to):

• Coordinate student placements, work experience and student volunteer opportunities across CPA.
• Manage placement requests, onboarding activities and ensure students complete required compliance and induction requirements.
• Support managers and supervisors to create positive placement experiences and provide guidance throughout the placement lifecycle.
• Build strong relationships with students, education providers including universities and TAFEs, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate student records, documentation and reporting requirements through systems including Workday.
• Support scholarship and early careers initiatives, student feedback activities and continuous improvement of student programs.

About you:

• Experience coordinating student placements, work experience, volunteering or similar programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Excellent organisation skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach with a passion for supporting students and developing future talent.

Working for CPA offers you exceptional remuneration & benefits:

• Access to a tax-free meal, entertainment & venue benefit card valued at $2,650 per year
• Flexible ways of working - working from home options, flexibility surrounding hours
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave
• 3 additional leave days each year (conditions apply)
• $100 per year well-being allowance that you can use to enhance your wellbeing (eg: purchase sports equipment, have a massage, take a meditation class, the choice is yours)
• Discounted gym membership for you and your family, using Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Employee Referral Bonus Program, where you can be generously rewarded for referring a friend that joins CPA.

Our Values:

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance we champion diversity and equitable opportunities for people with disabilities and lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community. We are passionate, respectful, ethical, curious and courageous. Great Minds Think Differently.

Ready to Join Us?

Apply through this job advert. We are committed to supporting inclusivity for anyone with diverse needs and lived experience. Workplace adjustments can be discussed to create a safe and comfortable workplace that supports your health, abilities, and personal needs.

More information about working for CPA:

For the safety of staff and clients we have assessed that this role requires a low level of physical functionality.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds and advocates for the rights of clients, we are a child safe organisation and all workers must adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.