Senior Careers Consultant

University of Canberra; Bruce; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 112,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

On-campus gym and medical services

Cafes, post office, supermarket on/off

Professional development opportunities

Employee private health plan (Bupa)

Job summary

University of Canberra is seeking a Senior Careers Consultant to join the Careers & Employability team at Bruce. This fixed-term 0.4 FTE role supports students in making informed career decisions, building career management skills, and transitioning into employment.

You will design and deliver career development programs, maintain resources, and build strong relationships with employers and stakeholders across the university.

Qualifications

• Experience in career development, career coaching or advisory services.
• Membership with CDAA or NAGCAS highly regarded
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences
• Ability to develop, review, and deliver career content online and in person.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one career coaching and guidance to students
• Support career planning, decision-making, job search strategies, and employability development
• Design, develop, facilitate and evaluate career development programs, workshops, webinars, and presentations
• Create, review and maintain career development resources, online content, publications, and digital learning materials
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, industry partners, and university stakeholders to support student outcomes
• Promote Careers & Employability services across the university community
• Represent the university at industry events, employer engagement activities and committees

Skills

Career coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Career development qualification

Job description

Make a meaningful impact on students’ career aspirations through your mentoring and guidance. UC Level 7, Salary Range $103,259 pa - $111,865 pa plus 17% Super (pro rata). Part Time (0.4 FTE) Fixed Term Opportunity Until 24 Dec 2027

Job no: 504870
Work type: Professional
Location: Bruce
Categories: Administration, Student Support

University of Canberra is more than a university, it’s a community committed to shaping a better world through education, research, and opportunity with a strong commitment to inclusivity and reducing inequalities. Our vibrant campus in Australia’s capital city is a hub of innovation & opportunity. Ranked number one in Canberra for graduate outcomes and student support, UC values progress over perfection, inclusion over competition, and real‑world impact over prestige. If you’re looking for a career that matters, where you can belong, grow, and help shape what’s next, you’ll find your place at UC.

About the opportunity:

UC’s Careers & Employability team is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Careers Consultant to join the Careers & Employability team. Working under the broad direction of the Associate Director, Careers & Employability, this role plays a vital part in supporting students to make informed career decisions, develop career management skills, and successfully transition into employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one career coaching and guidance to students
• Support career planning, decision-making, job search strategies, and employability development.
• Design, develop, facilitate and evaluate career development programs, workshops, webinars, and presentations.
• Create, review and maintain career development resources, online content, publications, and digital learning materials.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, industry partners, and university stakeholders to support student career outcomes.
• Promote Careers & Employability services across the university community.
• Represent the university at industry events, employer engagement activities, and relevant internal committees.

About you:

• Relevant experience and/or qualifications in career development, career coaching, or career advisory services.
• Membership with the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA) or the National Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (NAGCAS) will be highly regarded
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage and present to diverse audiences.
• Ability to develop, review, and deliver career development content and programs, both online and in person.

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits which can be explored on our “ Work at UC ” site which includes:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Early Childhood Education and Care facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

Working rights:

Applicants who wish to apply for this position must have valid working rights at the time of submission.

WWVP:

The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to applyplease click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

For job specific information:

please contact Yvonne Soper, Associate Director, Careers & Employability at [e-mail]

For recruitment and application questions:

please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email [e-mail] . We recognise people communicate and process information differently, and we support multiple ways to participate in the recruitment evaluation. For reasonable adjustment, please reach out to the UCTalent team.