Law School Career Development and Industry Engagement Officer

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

Job summary

The University of Sydney Law School is seeking a Career Development and Industry Engagement Officer to support undergraduate and postgraduate law students. The role offers a Full-time fixed term position with a base salary of AUD 117,133 – 127,610 plus 17% superannuation.

You will deliver career services, run employability programs, and build relationships with employers and alumni. Responsibilities include developing engaging content, coordinating industry engagement activities, and evaluating

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent combination of education, training and demonstrated experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build effective relationships.
• Ability to analyse information, apply sound judgement and develop practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide individual career coaching and guidance to assist students in achieving goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, industry partners, alumni and professional associations.
• Develop and manage industry engagement activities, including networking events and career skills workshops.
• Create and maintain engaging career-related content across digital platforms and LMS.
• Evaluate effectiveness of career development programs and services and support continuous improvement.
• Promote career development programs through targeted marketing and communication.

Skills

communication

interpersonal skills

analytical ability

organisational skills

time management

policy interpretation

digital systems proficiency

CRM platforms

data management tools

team collaboration

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

CRM platforms

Data management tools

Digital systems

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.

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

The University may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made.

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