Employability Coordinator

University of Technology Sydney; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 101,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Generous parental leave

Salary packaging opportunities

Job summary

University of Technology Sydney is seeking an Employability Coordinator to design and deliver inclusive, student-centred employability initiatives. You will collaborate across focus areas, curate digital content, and drive engaging career development activities for diverse cohorts.

The role is full-time, hybrid with a mix of on-campus and work-from-home days, and supports flexible work practices and international opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and facilitating workshops or interactive events.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including developing, reviewing or updating career development resources.
• Experience providing support to students or similar demographics through consultations, focus groups or one-to-one conversations.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload.
• Well-developed relationship management skills and the ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across the university.

Responsibilities

• Mapping existing initiatives, resources, and support within the focus area to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Coordinating and delivering tailored employability initiatives that support career development in specific focus area.
• Facilitating workshops, panel events, and other career development initiatives that are inclusive and engaging.
• Supporting the delivery of key events and campaigns in collaboration with the broader UTS Careers team.
• Developing and updating career development resources to ensure inclusivity and accessibility.
• Curating digital content and learning journeys guiding students through career topics.
• Collaborating with subject matter experts to keep content relevant and up to date.

Skills

Workshop facilitation

Communication skills

Student support

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.

About Us

Working within the UTS Careers team, the Employability Coordinator plays a key role in designing and delivering inclusive, student-centred employability initiatives that support diverse cohorts across UTS.

Working within one or across multiple focus areas such as targeted student groups, digital resources, or internship experience, the role contributes to the development of tailored career development initiatives, resources, and experiences that enhance student employability outcomes.

As the Employability Coordinator, your responsibilities will include:

• Mapping existing initiatives, resources, and support available within the focus area to identify gaps and opportunities
• Coordinating and delivering tailored employability initiatives that support career development in specific focus area (e.g. targeted cohorts, digital resources, or internship experience)
• Facilitating workshops, panel events, and other career development initiatives that are inclusive, engaging, and aligned with student needs
• Supporting the delivery of key events and campaigns in collaboration with the broader UTS Careers team
• Developing, reviewing, and updating career development resources to ensure they are inclusive, accessible, and aligned with the needs of the focus area
• Curating digital content and learning journeys that guide students through key career development topics
• Collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure content is relevant, engaging, and up to date

With examples, please outline how you meet the below five (5) selection criteria within your cover letter:

• Experience developing and facilitating workshops or interactive events.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop, review or update career development resources.
• Experience providing support to students or a similar demographic through consultations, focus groups or one-to-one conversations.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload.
• Well-developed relationship management skills and the ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across the university.

Please download the position description from our website for further information about the role, as well as the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities.

Base Salary Range: $101,262 - $109,641 pa (HEW 6)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is full-time and the appointment will be made on a fixed term basis until July 2028, covering an internal staff secondment.

The team work on a hybrid working arrangement, comprising of 3 days on campus and 2 days working from home.

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk factors. We appreciate your role in upholding the standards and behaviour expected of our community.