• Great opportunity to facilitate career and employment outcomes for students
• Full-time fixed term contract until 31st December 2025
• Base Salary $86,511 - $96,863 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Careers Centre, which sits within Education - Enterprise and Engagement, plays a pivotal role in delivering exceptional career and employment outcomes for students.

As the Industry Development Officer, you will facilitate optimum career and employment outcomes for students by providing administrative support and assistance to the Industry Development Manager in the delivery of services to employers who wish to recruit students and graduates.

You will actively promote Careers Centre services to employers while maintaining links with existing employers, directing them to the Careers Centre for events and services appropriate to their recruitment needs.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• collaborate with a dynamic team under the Industry Development Manager
• manage the employer and jobs database for efficient, accurate service delivery
• handle administrative tasks to ensure smooth workflows and consistent service
• engage with industry representatives to support student recruitment
• provide frontline support, responding to employer inquiries via mail, phone, or email
• conduct targeted email marketing to students on behalf of employers
• expand Careers Centre connections by sourcing and contacting employers.

About you

• tertiary qualifications and/or relevant work experience in a related field
• demonstrated knowledge of current approaches to graduate recruitment
• proven experience in database entry/maintenance, quick to learn new systems
• demonstrated experience in providing high level customer service and commitment to quality improvement
• proficient in the use of MS office applications
• highly developed communication (written and verbal)
• ability to apply policy guidelines and advise on procedures in response to enquiries or in dealing with problems.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Rachel Strong Recruitment Operations by email at [email protected]

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