Employability Events Coordinator

• Full time
• Fixed Term till 31 December 2025
• La Trobe Bundoora Campus Location
• HEO7

About the position

The main responsibility of this role is to oversee the planning, execution, and participation of external stakeholders and international students in events for the La Trobe University Employability Programs team. With the express purpose of bringing employers and international students together to promote global job pathways and post-study employment prospects, the role organizes key employability expos and other on-campus and online activities for the benefit of La Trobe University students.

The position will boost the market value of La Trobe's international student population and connect them with businesses that are actively looking to hire graduates or students from La Trobe University. Events will be held at the Bundoora campus and other regional locations such as Bendigo, Mildura, Shepperton, and Albury Wodonga.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• An undergraduate degree in any area relevant to the position with at least 4 years subsequent experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the ability to influence and build relationships, with capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively in and across small teams. Demonstrated organisation and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage several different projects concurrently.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders to achieve stated outcomes.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Welcome Video - Victorian Regional campuses – See link below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-NZBy693Go

Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm Wednesday the 27th of March 2024

Position Enquiries: Janet Jensen [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker [email protected]

Position Description below:

 Employability Events Coordinator PD.pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position, relating to the key selection criteria under “essential skills and requirements” within the PD; and
• An up to date resume;

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.