Law School Career Development and Industry Engagement Officer

University of Sydney; Camperdown; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney Law School is seeking a Career Development & Industry Engagement Officer to help undergraduate and postgraduate law students achieve optimal career outcomes. The role involves delivering career management skills modules, workshops, and individual coaching throughout study and after graduation.

You will build relationships with employers and alumni, design innovative engagement programs, and manage digital career content across platforms.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering student-focused programs in higher education or professional services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to analyse information, apply judgement and develop practical solutions.
• Proven organisational and planning skills managing multiple priorities.
• Experience interpreting policies and applying guidelines consistently.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms and data management tools.
• Ability to collaborate in diverse, inclusive environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored career development services and workshops to law students.
• Identify student needs and design innovative programs and resources.
• Provide individual career coaching to help students achieve goals.
• Build relationships with employers, alumni and industry partners.
• Develop and manage industry engagement activities and events.
• Create engaging career content for digital platforms and LMS.
• Evaluate programs using feedback for continuous improvement.
• Promote programs through targeted marketing to maximise participation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

CRM platforms

Data management tools

Job description

• Full time fixed term until 31/07/2027
• Opportunity to facilitate optimum career and employment outcomes for law undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University of Sydney Law School
• HEO 7 Base Salary $117,133 - $127,610 p.a. + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Career Development and Industry Engagement Officer facilitates optimal career and employment outcomes for undergraduate and postgraduate law students throughout their studies and upon graduation by identifying student needs and developing and delivering a range of career development services. These services include career management skills modules, workshops and individual career support programs.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• deliver tailored career development services, workshops and employability programs to undergraduate and postgraduate law students
• identify student career development needs and design innovative programs, resources and initiatives to support positive career outcomes
• provide individual career coaching and guidance to assist students in achieving their professional goals
• build and maintain strong relationships with employers, industry partners, alumni and professional associations to enhance student opportunities and engagement
• develop and manage industry engagement activities, including networking events, career skills workshops and collaborative projects
• create and maintain engaging career-related content across digital platforms, including learning management systems, websites and social media channels
• evaluate the effectiveness of career development programs and services, using insights and feedback to support continuous improvement and strategic planning
• promote career development programs and services through targeted marketing and communication activities, ensuring strong student participation and awareness.

About you

• relevant tertiary qualification and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and demonstrated experience
• experience delivering student-focused programs, services or initiatives, ideally within a higher education or professional services environment
• strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with students, colleagues, employers and external stakeholders
• demonstrated ability to analyse information, apply sound judgement and develop practical solutions to complex issues
• proven organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes within established timeframes
• experience interpreting and applying policies, procedures and guidelines in a consistent and effective manner
• proficiency in using a range of digital systems and technologies, including CRM platforms and data management tools
• demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within diverse and inclusive environments, contributing positively to team objectives and student success.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

Applications Close

Monday 16 November 2026 11:59 PM