Career Connect Officer

• $76,825 to $86,652
• Fixed-term, full-time
• Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)

• Reference number: 24169
• Term: Fixed-term, full-time basis, ending 8 July 2024, Kelvin Grove campus
• Remuneration: remuneration range of $90,916 to $102,545 pa. (HEW 5) (inclusive of $76,825 to $86,652 pa, 17% superannuation, and leave loading)
• Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
• Open to: current staff members of QUT who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply. Please note that current staff wishing to be considered for secondment to this position must seek prior approval from their supervisor before submitting an application.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Career Connect Officer to join Learning and Teaching Unit, Education Portfolio, Academic Division.

The Career Connect Officer is responsible for providing operational and business support for career connect services, career mentoring and industry connect services managed by the central Career Connect team in the SSG Career Development and Employability portfolio.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

Student Success and Teaching Advancement (SSTA) works in partnership with faculties and divisions to deliver a connected and impactful student experience. This is achieved through the provision of university wide learning, careers and retention support services and strategies, and building an engaged community of innovative academic practice and learner focused educational delivery using scholarly and data informed approaches. Student Success and Teaching Advancement is a large section within LTU employing more than 120 academic, professional and sessional staff, and student partners..

What you need to succeed

Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to completion of a degree.

Demonstrated experience in helping to organise and facilitate events and presentations, including use of on-line systems to manage and promote events.

Demonstrated digital literacy including the ability to use standard office software (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, email), internet tools and large-scale databases, and experience in managing system requirements.

Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues and team members, internal and external clients, and other staff and students within the University.

Demonstrated time management skills and attention to detail including the ability to prioritise tasks, work under pressure to meet deadlines, and provide a professional service within a busy customer focussed environment.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation. 
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
• We see diversity and inclusion as our strengths. 
• Explore more benefits of life at QUT .

In support of our

Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy

, we aspire to an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6% and we encourage Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a fulfilling career. 

We believe in creating safe spaces for inclusivity to flourish and we know that diversity is our strength –

see our commitment

. If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you.  

Job opens: 07-Mar-2024

Applications Close: 21-Mar-2024 at 11.30pm

Find out more and apply by clicking Apply or the link below.

View the job details at: https://qut.nga.net.au/?jati=031A4284-E1E2-D1FB-1E1B-DA8EDE63474F

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