Associate Director of Academic and Career Development

King's College; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s College in Brisbane, within the University of Queensland, seeks an Associate Director of Academic and Career Development to support students through daily Learning Centre operations, high-level advisory services, and leadership of careers and professional development initiatives. The role advances a comprehensive mentorship program, careers events, and employment-opportunity systems.

Applications close 16 November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Academic & Career Development in daily operations of the Learning Centre.
• Take a lead role in careers and professional development projects, including mentorship programs.
• Coordinate careers events and systems for promoting employment opportunities.
• Contribute to wider student administration of the College.

Job description

Associate Director of Academic and Career Development

Founded in 1912, King’s College is a values-based residential academic community within the University of Queensland supporting 321 resident university students and some 100 Associate Members. The College’s core values include academic excellence, respect and dignity for all, and service to others.

The College provides strong academic, careers, and wellbeing support to students, along with opportunities to engage in a range of extra-curricular activities, with rich opportunities for leadership and service, and for the development of life-long friendships. The College is committed to being a safe, inclusive, and respectful community for all students.

Throughout the academic year, King’s runs a comprehensive tutorial program involving more than 100 tutorials per week delivered by over 60 tutors in a range of academic disciplines. A range of industry-themed career events and a professional mentoring program are also on offer to help students improve their skills and prepare for the workforce.

The Associate Director of Academic & Career Development will assist the Director of Academic & Career Development in the College’s academic and career support for its students, including daily operations of the Learning Centre, and high-level advisory support to students. The Associate Director will take a lead role in careers and professional development-related projects, including the continued implementation of a comprehensive mentorship program, careers events, and systems for promotion of employment opportunities. The Associate Director also contributes to the wider student administration of the College.

The position description may be found here: https://www.kings.uq.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Position-Description-Associate-Director-of-Academic-and-Career-Dev-202642.pdf

Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday 16 November 2026.