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Make a meaningful impact on students’ career aspirations through your mentoring and guidance
UC Level 7, Salary Range $100,838 pa - $109,243 pa plus 17% Super
Full Time, Fixed Term Opportunity
About us:
Join University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.
We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Narragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032 .
About the opportunity:
This dynamic role involves collaborating with students, academic staff, community organisations, and employers to enhance career development opportunities. You'll design and deliver career-focused content seamlessly integrated into the UC curriculum, empowering students to navigate their career journeys successfully. Additionally, you'll create innovative resources that support career management and boost student employability.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide individual careers counselling to University of Canberra students
Develop, present and evaluate career workshops
Develop resources for the Careers Service website, publications, and other electronic media
Contribute to reports and other documents submitted to governance committees
Actively promote the services of Careers UC to the University community
Represent the University at external events and industry activities
Establish and maintain relationships with key university stakeholders.
Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:
The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:
Flexible working arrangements
Family-friendly policies
On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)
What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we require your CV and a cover letter explaining what skills you would bring to the role; no additional documents are necessary.
Submit your CV through the “Apply Now” tab. We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your CV with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.
If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.
Working rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position must have valid working rights at the time of submission.
WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au
For job specific information: please contact Ms Gabrielle Shield, Manager Work Integrated Learning on 02 6201 2365 or email Gabrielle.Shield@canberra.edu.au
For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au . If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.
Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 4 May 2025
