WIL Awards
The Centre for Work Integrated Learning offers a variety of student awards each year. These are initially incorporated into the Annual Faculty Awards process and announced at that event. Student award winners are also engaged in a variety of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activities and events conducted by the Centre throughout the year, including the annual Work Integrated Learning Expos.
For further information contact the Work Integrated Learning Offices via email or phone on 9919 4546
2007 WINNERS
HUGO MURPHY |  |
Best Overall Work Integrated Learning Student |
| Student of the year - International Trade |
ANL Container Line Award 2007 |
Working in a professional environment at ANL was invaluable as it allowed me to experience the realities of the workplace first-hand; experience which I could never have obtained in the classroom. It also expanded my horizons and perspectives in relation to my career aspirations.
The importing and exporting of goods is critical to the success of the Australian economy. Our international trade students have the opportunity to work in a truly global environment.
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PETER LE |  |
| Student of the year - Accounting |
BSA Partnership Award 2007 |
The Work Integrated Learning program has provided me with a head start in launching my career as an accountant. At Huntsman Corporation Australia I was able to use the theory acquired at uni in a practical accounting environment. It’s really confirmed for me this is what I want to do. I’ve now secured a full-time permanent position with Huntsman thanks to the WIL program.
Our accounting students work in a variety of roles across numerous industries, allowing them to develop practical skills in bookkeeping, taxation, auditing, budgeting, forecasting and consulting.
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LUYEN NGUYEN |  |
| Student of the year - Banking and Financial Services |
Bank of Queensland Armadale Award 2007 |
My Work Integrated Learning year at One Life Solutions has equipped me with significant knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry. The WIL program has been the best decision I’ve made in regards to my career, and I highly recommend it.
The banking and finance sector offers diverse and exciting career opportunities in banking, superannuation, financial planning, lending, insurance and investment advice.
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ANNA SHAW |  |
| Student of the year - Event Management |
3 Degrees Marketing Award 2007 |
The benefits of the Work Integrated Learning program should not be underestimated. It’s been more valuable to me than any textbook or lecture. At The MINT Organization I’ve developed important industry skills and been given excellent networking opportunities, all culminating in a full-time job. I’ve travelled to England, Wales, China – and soon to Spain – to organise events.
The events industry offers a multitude of work opportunities both locally and abroad. WIL students normally begin in administrative and event assistant positions.
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DAVID LIH |  |
| Student of the year - Global Logistics and Transport |
Charted Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia (Victoria) Award 2007 |
Work Integrated Learning with TOLL Holdings Automotive Division was one of my most valuable and rewarding experiences. I was involved with “real life” stakeholder and client interaction, projects, responsibilities and targets. I’m now back with TOLL Auto Logistics, administering component operations nationally and abroad for the Ford Motor Company. I strongly recommend WIL to any students wanting to kick-start their career.
Students working in transport and logistics may find themselves co-ordinating deliveries to some of Australia’s largest retailers or ensuring the safe arrival of machinery to the gold mines in Western Australia.
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KATHLEEN CLARKE |  |
| Student of the year - Hospitailty Management |
Sofitel Melbourne Award 2007 |
While on Work Integrated Learning at Engineers Country Club, Long Island, New York, I not only improved my food service and communication skills and work ethic, I rediscovered my passion for the hospitality industry. It really has opened many doors for me and provided opportunities that wouldn’t have been available otherwise.
Our WIL students have worked in 5-star hotels in Melbourne, ski resorts in Canada and country clubs in the United States. Positions ranged from front office to human resources and marketing.
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MICHELLE JEFFREY |  |
| Student of the year - Human Resource Management |
Workplace Authority Award 2007 |
At Hays Recruitment Specialists, I was privileged to have a
senior manager with years or recruitment experience as my mentor. This enabled me to develop continuously throughout the Work Integrated Learning year and gain expert knowledge about the industry.
Human Resources professionals deal with issues that affect people as employees of an organisation. They are directly involved with recruitment and employment, staff training and the development of company policies.
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CRAIG WEST |  |
| Student of the year - Information Systems |
Multimedia Victoria Award 2007 |
Through Work Integrated Learning I’ve gained valuable hands-on experience in the IT industry and now have a better understanding of how IT relates to service delivery. I’ve now secured a full-time position at Maribyrnong City Council and feel confident my career is heading in the right direction.
Advances in information technology have changed the way in which we live, work and conduct business. We equip our IT students with the skill set to work across a range of industry sectors and in a variety of roles.
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AARON CREVATIN |  |
| Student of the year - Marketing |
Daimlerchrysler Award 2007 |
My time at DaimlerChrysler has been very rewarding; it’s given me the opportunity to work in an industry I’m very passionate about. Being given responsibilities and the opportunity to make my own decisions, I consider this a great step forward in my career.
Marketing students are employed in a variety of roles ranging from marketing support and sales to analysis and creative execution across all industries and in government.
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ANIKA CROSS |  |
| Student of the year - Tourism Management |
Australian Pacific Touring Award 2007 |
Working for Tourism Australia in New Zealand was an amazing Work Integrated Learning experience. It provided me with excellent insight into the tourism industry and allowed me to develop several extremely valuable contacts. Living and working overseas as part of my WIL also enabled me to grow both professionally and personally.
Tourism WIL students are active across all sectors of the industry,
working with high profile organisations like Tourism Victoria, Qantas in Los Angeles, small tour operators and wholesalers in Melbourne, and global travel companies around the world.
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Last reviewed:
18/03/2008
