• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time or Part time and fixed-term until December 2025
• HEW 7 $101,858 - $112,156 +17% Superannuation 

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

About the role:

As a Career Consultant, you will work closely with students and graduates to provide career coaching and advice both on campus and online. You will also support the development of career education and contribute to the broader DeakinTALENT programs and services.

What sets us apart is our wealth of expertise within the DeakinTALENT team. Our team members come from a range of backgrounds, including graduate recruitment and higher education industries, giving us a unique perspective on career development. Some of us have recruited graduates for major employers, while others have worked in recruitment agencies or have extensive experience working with students and graduates.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide personalised career coaching and advisory services to diverse student and graduate cohorts, both on-campus and online.
• Review graduate job applications and offer expert feedback to enhance their quality and competitiveness.
• Analyse data and feedback to assess the effectiveness of career services and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with academic departments, external partners, and DeakinTALENT to ensure alignment of services with institutional goals and strategies.
• Striving for excellence and consulting regularly with students to clarify who requires the information, the purpose for which it is required, criteria for success and where and when advice and recommendation is required.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience plus a postgraduate qualification as assessed by the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) professional association as appropriate for professional practice or equivalent; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Proven experience in the application of careers theory model(s) to the effective delivery of career coaching and related career development and application support services.
• Track record in successful provisioning of career counselling/coaching and case managing to diverse cohorts of university students.
• Proficiency in collecting data and feedback for analysis on service and program evaluation.
• A high level of digital literacy and interest in working with technology.

Special Requirements

• Infrequent work outside business hours is required (e.g., work at evening or weekend events is required)
• Working with Children Check (refer to Recruitment Procedure)

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Katrina Gleeson via katrina.gleeson@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Career Consultant.pdf

Applications for this position close on 27th January 2025

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.