"Deputy Manager, Careers Education and Engagement"

561450

Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601

Fixed Term

Closing at: Mar 4 2026 - 23:55 AEDT

Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Administration)

Salary package: $121,359 – $129,772 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Term: 2 x Full time, Fixed term (up to 3 years)

Are you an experienced careers and employability professional focused on improving student outcomes through effective programs and partnerships?

Do you want to contribute to meaningful change in how curriculum, careers education and employer engagement support student employability?

Are you a confident collaborator, able to work with academics, employers and professional staff to deliver high-quality, industry-informed career initiatives?

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly capable and collaborative Deputy Manager, Careers Education and Engagement to play a key role within the ANU Careers and Employability team.

Supported by the Manager, Careers Education and Engagement, you will design and deliver curriculum-embedded and stand-alone careers services, including one-to-one career consultations for students and recent graduates. You will work closely with employers and industry as well as academic colleagues, professional staff, employers and alumni to deliver targeted career education and employer engagement initiatives across the University.

This role balances careers education and employer engagement, contributing to the development of industry-informed programs that enhance employability across the student lifecycle. You will also support the evaluation and continuous improvement of careers programs, promote Careers and Employability activities internally and externally, and contribute to University-wide projects and events.

The Area

The ANU Learning and Teaching portfolio supports the University’s strategic learning and teaching goals, with a focus on excellence and innovation in curriculum, learning and teaching, academic digital infrastructure, and careers and employability.

The ANU Careers and Employability team develops and coordinates services, programs and activities that enhance the employability and university experience of all ANU students. The team works in partnership with central and College staff to deliver evidence-based curricular and co-curricular initiatives that support students to transition into successful and rewarding careers as future-ready graduates.

For further information please contact Rachel Howard, Acting Associate Director – Careers and Employability via T: +61 2 6125 6968 or E: rachel.howard@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

A statement addressing the selection criteria.

A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.