Career Development Officer

• Full time, fixed term until 31 December 2024

• Great opportunity to facilitate career and employment outcomes for MySydney students

• Base Salary $104,633 to $113,992 (HEO7) + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The Sydney Careers team is looking for a Career Development Officer who will facilitate optimum career and employment outcomes for MySydney students during their studies and upon graduation by researching the needs of MySydney scholarship holders and by development and delivery of a range of professional careers services, including Careers Management Skills course modules, workshops and individual services. The incumbent will also engage with employers who are seeking to recruit this cohort.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Careers Centre service delivery

• marketing responsibilities

• developmental responsibilities

• maintaining professional expertise

• other ad-hoc duties and responsibilities.

About you

• tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and/or the equivalent combination of training and experience

• demonstrated ability in understanding the needs of students from under-represented groups in higher education such as , but not limited to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People, students who are first in family at University, students from rural and remote areas, students from low socio-economic backgrounds and students with a disability

• demonstrated excellent skills using information technology, including email, internet, intranet, databases and experience with Microsoft Office suite or Microsoft 365.

• excellent oral and written communication skills (including presentation skills) that demonstrates respectful communication styles and high attention to detail

• expert and comprehensive knowledge of the labour market, employers and graduate recruitment practices across a range of industries

• experience in careers counselling and training and development in careers or related field

• experience in designing, developing, delivering and evaluating educational programs

• work history related to graduate employment in a field outside education and/or international work experience.

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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. 

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 Mark Moussa Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

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Applications Close

Thursday 07 March 2024 11:59 PM