Industry Development Officer

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is seeking an organised and proactive Industry Development Officer to support employer engagement activities within the Careers Centre. Working closely with the Industry Development Manager, this role plays a key part in facilitating employment outcomes for University of Sydney students by coordinating employer-facing services, maintaining high-quality administrative processes, and supporting key industry events.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work closely with the Industry Development Manager to deliver services to employers engaging with the University
• manage and maintain employer and job databases to ensure information is accurate and efficiently captured
• coordinate a range of administrative processes to support smooth workflow and consistent service delivery
• liaise with industry partners to understand recruitment needs and promote relevant Careers Centre events and services
• provide frontline customer service, responding to employer enquiries via email, phone and in person in a timely and professional manner
• assist in coordinating careers fairs, employer presentations and other promotional activities.

About you

• demonstrated experience providing high-level customer service in a busy, administrative environment
• experience in database entry, website maintenance or CRM systems
• strong computer literacy, including Word, Excel, Outlook and content management systems
• ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work under time pressure
• knowledge of graduate recruitment practices or interest in the higher education sector
• tertiary qualifications in a relevant area, or equivalent relevant experience.