- Full-time Fixed Term Contract Based at City Campus
- Careers Counsellor HEW 7
- Influence Student Employability and Careers Outcomes
This is an exciting opportunity to join the University of Newcastle in paving the way towards delivering effective, student-centered career and employment services.
Be challenged and imagine with us
As an integral member of the Curriculum and Careers team, the Employability Consultant is responsible for providing quality career learning and employability development activities to students across the University of Newcastle. Operating in a Hub and Spoke model, you will work closely with professional and academic staff in the College of Human and Social Futures and the Office of Careers and Employability to support the delivery of evidence based, career learning consistently across academic programs. Additionally, you will provide career consultation for students identified through the Careers Service triage process and support the Careers Service team members through professional mentoring.
This Fixed Term position is full time until the end of June 2024 and will be located at the Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).
About our University
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.
We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.
The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
About the Unit
The Office of Careers and Employability supports enterprise-wide career learning and employability development projects for University of Newcastle students and alumni. The team’s activities are steered by the goals of the Life Ready Graduates strategy within the Looking Ahead Strategic Plan.
How will you inspire us?
You will have experience in the employability space, particularly in the design and delivery of career development learning and employability development activities. A well-developed understanding of recruitment practices and experience in career counselling and training techniques will be highly valued. The ability to foster and nurture relationships with a variety of stakeholders ranging from students through to executive level to support the delivery of career and employability key messages. Experience as a leader who will strive to foster an environment of continuous improvement and innovation with a focus on contributing to positive learning experiences for students.
Communication and interpersonal skills are a strength, along with skills to develop and maintain productive relationships, partnerships, and networks. Knowledge of career learning frameworks, tools and methodologies is essential while an understanding of Work Integrated Learning may be beneficial.
What we offer
The remuneration for this position is from $91259 p.a. +17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.
For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit here.
Your next steps
Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.
If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.
Your application must include:
- Your resume
- A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
- A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below:
A degree with at least four years subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
Demonstrated knowledge of best practice employability and career learning frameworks, tools and methodologies
Demonstrated ability to provide authoritative advice on employability and career learning
Demonstrated experience delivering career development sessions for individuals and/ or groups
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills including the capacity to build relationships and an inter-disciplinary way of working.
Ability to work collaboratively and bring together people from different areas to participate in School/Division or University wide Employability initiatives.
Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.
Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).
For specific position enquiries, please contact Renee Smith, Curriculum and Careers Manager on (02) 49215864 or via email Renee.Smith@newcastle.edu.au
Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au
Closing date: Sunday 14th May 2023 at 11.59pm AEDT
We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you
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