Careers and Employability Advisor

Work with employers and students to implement the Careers and Employability services at Gippsland Campus.

• Learner Experience Office – Gippsland Campus
• Part-time (0.8), fixed-term appointment until August 2024
• HEW 6 - $85,846 p.a. (pro-rata) plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 26/03/2024

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.
 
With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role
 

You will develop, deliver, and manage strategic and targeted career development learning activities, innovative programs and resources. In addition to working directly with students to enhance their employability skills to meet their careers aspirations, you will work closely with staff across the university to ensure students have the skills and abilities to undertake work placements and work experience.
 

You will:

• develop, deliver and evaluate innovative career development programs, seminars, resources and events;

• provide expert individual advice and assistance to students, prospective students, and graduates on career related issues;

• project manage career development learning and professional skills programs; and

• advocate and enable academic staff to embed career development learning into the curriculum.
   

About you
 

You will have demonstrated experience in the Education and Training sector providing individual and group careers counselling to facilitate the setting and achievement of career goals. In addition, you will have demonstrated experience providing employment and careers related advice, services and events, including supporting students to better understand themselves, their values and career choices.
 

You will possess demonstrated:

• commitment to deliver a quality student experience;

• ability to operate and collaborate as part of a team as well as the ability to establish collaborative and effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders;

• experience in public speaking and presenting to people from diverse backgrounds; and

• ability to exercise initiative, prioritise and solve complex problems.
   

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.
 

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed one page.

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