Position Number: 0065857
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed Term until June 2026 (Parental Leave Cover)
Department: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UoM 6 - $96,459 - $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super

• Empower student career journeys, drive innovative employability programs and enhance industry connections
• Apply now to lead transformative career initiatives, preparing students for success in a rapidly evolving global job market
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As a Senior Adviser in Careers and Employability at the University of Melbourne, you'll be at the forefront of shaping students' professional futures. You'll have the opportunity to design and deliver innovative career programs, provide expert guidance to diverse student cohorts, and foster crucial connections between academia and industry. Your role will directly impact students' career readiness and employability, making this a key position for those passionate about career education and student success in higher education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide Expert Guidance: Deliver learning support through group sessions, one-on-one advising, and online platforms to enhance students' career planning and workplace readiness.[KR1]
• Design Innovative Programs: Develop and implement first-class employability learning programs that build students' skills and industry knowledge.
• Foster Stakeholder Relationships: Collaborate with faculties, industry partners, and university departments to create targeted career development opportunities.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the evaluation and enhancement of career services, ensuring they meet evolving student and industry needs.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a dynamic professional with a strong background in career education, excellent facilitation skills, and a passion for empowering students to achieve their professional goals in a rapidly changing job market.

You may also:

• Have a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent mix of education and experience in career services.
• Demonstrate experience in delivering career and employability programs, including individual advising and group learning.
• Show proven ability in training and workshop facilitation across multiple delivery modes, including virtual platforms.
• Possess strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build networks across diverse internal and external contacts.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to [email protected]. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at [email protected].

Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: 27 April 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: 0065857 Senior Advisor, Careers & Employability.pdf