Employability Programs Officer

• Part time (.4)
• Fixed Term till 31 December 2024
• Campus Location
• HEO5

About the position

Supporting activities, initiatives, and procedures for enhanced stakeholder involvement is the main responsibility of this role, which reports to the La Trobe University Employability Programs team. In addition to managing the Career Hub and Abintegro platforms, the position supports initiatives like the Career Ready Advantage Award, Industry Mentoring, Graduate Preparation Workshops, Career Ready Industry Experiences, and International Employability Programs.

Weekly student communications development for the Employability Programs team is another duty of the role.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• Completion of a degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• High level written communication skills with ability to develop effective communications for students across a number of channels.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively in small teams.
• High level proficiency in computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, and the use of the internet as a research tool.

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

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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:

 PD-Employability Officer .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.