Career Development Officer

• Full time, fixed term until 31 December 2027

• Great opportunity to facilitate career and employment outcomes for students

• HEO 7 · Base Salary $112,628 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Sydney Careers team is looking for a Career Development Officer who will facilitate optimum career and employment outcomes for undergraduate and postgraduate students during their studies and upon graduation by researching the needs of students and connecting students with internship opportunities in a range of industries. The Career Development Officer will work closely with the School of Architecture, Design and Planning at the University to provide bespoke career services support, while also engaging students’ career journey by development and delivery of a range of professional careers services, including career skills workshops and individual services.

As a member of the Career Development Team, you will actively promote Careers Centre services to students and faculties.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• deliver tailored careers education services to students, develop programs, and collaborate with faculty/school for effective delivery

• maintain individual counselling, review online resources, track workshop attendance, and contribute to reporting and data collection

• market programs and services to students through a range of methods and within available resources, utilising the latest technological methods and faculty/school contacts

• identify students' career development needs, create programs and resources, and build relationships with employers.

• foster a network of student contacts to promote Careers Centre services and events targeting the cohort

• maintain industry connections, stay updated on career resources, foster team communication, and enhance faculty-specific knowledge to deliver relevant and tailored career services

• evaluate programs and activities and feedback the information into the strategic planning process and to relevant faculty/school staff

• training of Careers Centre and other staff in relation to career development needs of this cohort of students.

About you

• experience in careers counselling and training and development in careers or related field

• experience in designing, developing, delivering and evaluating educational programs

• work history related to graduate employment in a field outside education and/or international work experience

• understanding of graduate labour market and recruitment procedures and practices in Australia and overseas

• strong computer skills, including competency of MS Suite

• familiarity with and understanding of the tertiary environment

• knowledge of skill requirements of different occupations and professions

• strong teamwork and collaborative skills in a deadline oriented environment to ensure that CDT produce required outcomes

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

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

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. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Tooba Fida, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

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