Footscray, Australia
Job Info
- Job Identification 15595
- Job Category Life & Wellbeing
- Posting Date 04/11/2025, 12:47 AM
- Locations Footscray Park
- Apply Before 04/22/2025, 01:59 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
Job Description
- Continuing Full Time Opportunity at 36.75 hours per week on a hybrid working arrangement
- Showcase your skills and experience in a collaborative and supportive team.
- Make a positive impact to the employability of our students
About Us
At Victoria University (VU), our aim is to be a global leader in dual sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.
About The Role
As a Employability Consultant in the University’s Careers Hub Team, you will be part of a highly experienced team, focused on working with students to provide career advice and coaching support to assist them in securing new opportunities, work experiences and employment. You will be seeking to connect students with meaningful job opportunities while also fostering the development of robust talent pools.
As part of the broader Careers Education and Employment team, you will collaborate closely with Career Consultants and Industry Engagement Officers to provide students with the most comprehensive resources. These resources will empower students to succeed not only in applying for roles but also in achieving their long-term career aspirations.
This is a full-time continuing position at an HEP 6 classification, salary range $88,691 (per annum) - $96,001 (per annum) plus 17% superannuation, working 36.75 (1.0 FTE) hours per week. This role is being offered on a hybrid working arrangement.
For a copy of the position description please click here: Employability Consultant
About You
Yu will need to have:
- Expertise in a career development, employability or graduate recruitment.
- Demonstrated experience in the coaching and/or provision of employability advice to post-secondary students.
- Proven ability to navigate various communication styles and build strong connections within a diverse team, promoting a cohesive and supportive atmosphere
What We Offer
VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Jobs at VU Webpage
How To Apply
To view the job advert and to submit your application please click here: Employability Consultant Job Advert and Apply Now
Applications Must Be Submitted As a Single Document Comprising
- A cover letter that includes the addressing of the Key Selection Criteria 1 to 4 within the Position Description.
- Your curriculum vitae/resume
- Evidence of your qualifications and any pre-employment checks will be required should you be shortlisted for interview including eligibility to work in Australia.
Applications close on Tuesday 22 April 2025 at 11:59 pm (AEST)
Who to Contact?
For further information relating to the position, please contact Amy Liston, Manager VU Career Hub at Amy.Liston@vu.edu.au for any questions about the role.
Our Commitment To Protecting Country
Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at VU
The University encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field. The University believes that diversity of the workforce adds value to the University and creates a stronger, richer working environment for everyone. The University is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with particular access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to contact the designated person in this advert to discuss their needs.
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