We are looking for a dynamic individual to join us and and play an integral role in developing and delivering career development learning opportunities across the university.
About the Job
Swinburne is embarking on an exciting journey, working towards our new vision of bringing people and technology together to build a better world. We are seeking an enthusiastic professional to take on the role of Career Consultant and work on the Transforming WIL Project where you will develop, coordinate and deliver career development learning within the curriculum across the university. You will be responsible for the delivery of face-to-face and digital career services targeting the career readiness of students within WIL units and other curriculum-based career development learning. You will also be responsible for providing up-to-date career development and employability support through partnerships with Schools and other business units in the University.
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, WIL, this role resides within the Employability Unit within the Education, Experience and Employability Portfolio. A key focus of the role will be to maintain strong links with the Career Development team, working to build collective capacity towards curricular engagement with career development learning.
This role will be part of a strategic WIL project team, also including a Learning & Teaching Consultant, a Senior Data Analyst, and a Senior Business Analyst. They will be required to collaborate with these staff and others (Employability Team career consultants, school-based academic staff, learning experience designers) to deliver on the Transforming WIL strategic project.
To learn more about Swinburne’s Transforming WIL strategic project and it’s nine work packages please refer to the position decription for more information
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne is a young university with a long history. As a dual-sector university of technology, born of a technical college, we are proud of Swinburne’s technology DNA, and of our national and global standing. Our contribution to Technology, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and the STEM disciplines, and our track record of meaningful industry and community engagement, are natural manifestations of the legacy initiated by the vision of our founders George and Ethel Swinburne in 1902. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online education to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.
About you
To be suitable for the role you will have:
· A degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
· A degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
· Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of career development theories and frameworks, and ability to apply this knowledge effectively through design and delivery of activities to foster learner career capabilities.
· Experience in designing, developing, and delivering career development learning at scale within the disciplinary curriculum at different stages of the student lifecycle
A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.
Benefits
To find out more about the extensive range of benefits offered to Swinburne employees please visit
Employee Benefits and refer to ‘Benefits’ section.
How to apply and further information
To view the position description or to start an application please click on apply or ‘begin’ and submit a resume, cover letter and a response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the position description.
For further information about this position, please contact Jaci Blumhagen - Senior Project Manager, Work Integrated Learning - jblumhagen@swin.edu.au
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on
staffrecruitment@swin.edu.auDiversity and Inclusion
Equity and diversity are integral to achieving our 2025 vision of bringing people and technology together to build a better world. Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity and inclusion through key initiatives such as:
· Reconciliation Action Plan
· Charter of Cultural Diversity
· Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Action Plan
Swinburne LGBTIQA+ Pride, Gender Equality, Accessibility and Intergenerational inclusion strategies
For further information on all our initiatives visit our
equity and diversity website. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Assistance and Support
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact Maree Norden, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at
inclusion@swin.edu.au. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact Timothy Werner at
DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.auSwinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
Orders from Victoria’s Minister for Health require all Swinburne workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the Pandemic COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Specified Workers) 2021 Order (No. 1). All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement.
Applications close at 5pm, Wednesday 1st June 2022.
(Agency enquiries will not be accepted for this position)
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