Student Careers Officer at University of Wollongong

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

94998.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Career Development Learning, Employability Services, Student Consultations, Workshops, Resource Development, Collaboration, Project Management, Data Tools, Culturally Respectful Practice

Industry

Writing and Editing

Description

Fixed Term, full-time appointment (18 months: January 2026 – July 2027) Level 5: $84,002 - $94,998 + 17% Superannuation Based at Liverpool Campus, with regular travel required to support activities at the Sutherland and Sydney CBD campuses About the Role Based at the UOW Liverpool Campus, this position plays a key part in empowering students to navigate their futures with confidence. As a Student Careers Officer, you will deliver high quality career development learning (CDL), employability services, and initiatives that directly enhance graduate employability. Your work will span one to one student consultations, workshops, programs, and resource development, all designed to enrich the student experience and strengthen graduate outcomes. Guided by the Team Leader, Student Careers Services, you will also contribute to the creation and refinement of innovative programs and resources that respond to the evolving needs of UOW students. Collaboration is central to this role – you’ll work closely with colleagues across the Academic Services Division and broader student support teams to ensure students receive seamless, proactive support. This position is based at the UOW Liverpool Campus and will also contribute to Careers Services and offerings at our Sutherland and Sydney CBD campuses. Regular travel between these metropolitan locations is an expected part of the role. About You You bring relevant qualifications and experience, strong knowledge of higher education and employability, and a commitment to advancing graduate employability through evidence informed practice. You build effective relationships with students, staff, and industry partners, communicate clearly, collaborate well, manage projects confidently, and use data tools to inform your work. You value inclusive, culturally respectful practice and are committed to helping students thrive. We’re open to a job share arrangement for the right candidate(s). If this is of interest, please indicate this in your application. How to Apply Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the advertisement. You’ll be prompted to submit a resume, and cover letter (of no more than 3 pages) summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description. For further information about this position, please contact Jennifer O’Donovan, Team Leader Student Careers Services on jodonovan@uow.edu.au or + 61 2 4239 4138. Position Description Closing Date: Thursday 29 January 2026, 11:55 PM As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender-based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender-based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation. The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians. Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply. The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception. Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.

Responsibilities

The Student Careers Officer will deliver high-quality career development learning and employability services to enhance graduate employability. This includes one-on-one consultations, workshops, and the development of resources to support students.