Senior Careers Consultant

University of Canberra; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Gym access

Medical services

Cafes

Post office

Supermarket

Early childhood care

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Private health plan

Job summary

The University of Canberra is seeking an experienced Senior Careers Consultant to support students in making informed career decisions, develop career management skills, and successfully transition into employment.

You will design, deliver and evaluate career development programs, workshops and digital resources, and build strong relationships with employers and university stakeholders to boost student outcomes.

Qualifications

• 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) highly regarded.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Ability to develop, review, and deliver career development 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 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.

Skills

Career coaching

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Content development

Job description

University of Canberra The University of Canberra (UoC) is Australia’s capital public university. It was primarily known as the Canberra College of Advanced Education when it was founded in 1967. It aims to provide the kind of...

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)

What we need from you:

To be considered for this position, we require your CV and a cover letter explaining what skills you would bring to the role; no additional documents are necessary.

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.