Career Consultant

Overview:

2 postions x full-time (Dec 2026 and June 2027) and 1 x part-time (June 2027) positions available

Salary Level HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation

The part-time role will be based primarily at Bundoora Campus. Full-time positions are primarily based in Melbourne City, however, may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University.

About the role

Join RMIT's Skills and Jobs Centre and make a meaningful difference by supporting Victorians to make informed career, training and employment decisions.

The Careers Consultant fixed-term positions are funded through the Victorian Government's Skills and Jobs Centre initiative, and the roles help improve access to education, training and employment opportunities, particularly for individuals facing barriers to work or study and contribute to strengthening workforce participation and lifelong career development across Victoria.

As a Careers Consultant, you will provide career counselling, course advice and employment support to a diverse range of clients, including unemployed, career changers, vocational education students and prospective students, migrants and refugees, First Nations peoples, people with disabilities, apprentices, pre-apprentices and other priority cohorts.

Through individual consultations, workshops, outreach activities and employer engagement, you will help clients identify career pathways, build confidence and connect with education, training and employment opportunities. You will also work collaboratively with employers, industry, community organisations and government partners to create pathways into further study and sustainable employment.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

Highly developed communication skills with the ability to confidently engage academic staff, employers, key stakeholders, school and community groups, and clients with complex needs, including delivering clear and engaging presentations in varied settings.
Demonstrated knowledge of career development theory and practice, with significant experience in individual career counselling across diverse and diverse client cohorts.
Proven ability to take initiative and ownership of work, including leading and contributing to small projects, improving processes, and driving outcomes in collaborative environments.
Strong capability to build meaningful engagement with community and industry stakeholders, developing effective relationships that support education, training and employment pathways.
Sound understanding of learning and teaching principles, with demonstrated experience designing and delivering workshops, programs and resources for a range of community groups.
Knowledge of vocational education and training pathways and labour market trends, with a strong focus on linking clients to real employment outcomes and industry opportunities.
A commitment to inclusion, equity and delivering client-centred services that build confidence, capability and sustainable employment outcomes.

Qualifications

Graduate Certificate in Careers Education & Development (mandatory)
An undergraduate degree in a related field (desirable)

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact the Talent Team via email talentsupport@rmit.edu.au. Please do not send your application to this contact.

Position Description – Career Consultant

We will be running a rolling recruitment process, so please do not wait until the closing date to apply.

Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.

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Applications Close:

6 July 2026 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.

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