"Career Educator (Student Jobs with QUT)"

Reference number: 25071

Term: Fixed-term, Part-time (29 hours per week) until 31 December 2025

Remuneration: $120,443 to $131,749 pa (HEW7) (inclusive of $101,775 to $111,330 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)

Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)

Open to: current staff members of QUT who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply. Please note that current staff wishing to be considered for secondment to this position must seek prior approval from their supervisor before submitting an application.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Career Educator (Student Jobs with QUT) to join Learning and Teaching Unit, Education Portfolio, Academic Division.

As the Career Educator – Student Jobs with QUT, you will support the Career Development and Employability team to facilitate an enhanced approach to casual student employment at QUT, fostering professional and personal growth. A key focus of the role is to improve the visibility and accessibility of casual student employment opportunities at QUT while supporting managers and supervisors to deliver consistent recruitment, onboarding, and professional development processes underpinned by a coaching framework. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment with QUT HR policies and procedures and contribute to continuous program improvement by refining processes and supporting good practice.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The Learning and Teaching Unit (LTU) is committed to a culture of collaboration, working in partnership with students, industry representatives, and staff across QUT to meet the evolving needs of our learners. LTU leads and coordinates learning and teaching across QUT, leveraging existing initiatives and enabling new ways of thinking and working that are learner-centric and future-focused. The Student Success and Teaching Advancement (SSTA) teams work in partnership with faculties and divisions to deliver a connected and impactful student experience. This is achieved through the provision of university wide learning, careers and retention support services and strategies, and building an engaged community of innovative academic practice and learner focused educational delivery using scholarly and data informed approaches. SSTA is a large section within LTU employing more than 120 academic, professional and sessional staff, and student partners..

What you need to succeed

1. A combination of relevant experience and/or education and training, equivalent to a degree with at least four (4) years’ subsequent relevant experience.
2. Demonstrated experience in leading the design, development and implementation of systems and processes for recruitment, selection and development programs relevant to student cohorts. 
3. Demonstrated program management skills with the ability to manage resources and tasks effectively to ensure deadlines, project goals and operational objectives are achieved. 
4. Proven communication skills (written, verbal and presentation) which demonstrate your ability to effectively convey information to different audiences, engage with stakeholders and clients and report accurately on outcomes.
5. Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively consult with and gather business requirements from diverse areas of expertise to ensure all stakeholders contribute to the success of the program. 

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff  through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees. 

Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

Belong at QUT 

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers. 

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

How to Apply

Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.

Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below.

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Job opens: 12-Mar-2025

Applications Close: 25-Mar-2025 at 11.30pm