Manager, Careers and Employability

$141,066 to $147,524 pa (HEW 9)

Ongoing, Full-time, Joondalup Campus

Open to candidates with relevant working rights

CENTRE FOR EMPLOYABILITY

JOONDALUP CAMPUS LOCATION

$141,066 to $147,524 pa PLUS 17% SUPERANNUATION

ONGOING, FULL TIME

Edith Cowan University

Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

The Centre for Employability

The Centre for Employability (CFE) provides University-wide leadership in enhancing graduate employment outcomes through strong partnerships with Schools, Service Centres and external industry stakeholders. The CFE oversees the delivery and continuous improvement of careers and employability programs, centrally coordinated work-based WIL (internships), employability curriculum support, a diverse portfolio of employability initiatives, and the University’s short course services.

The Centre also leads the implementation and integration of key employability technologies and external partnerships, ensuring all ECU students benefit from meaningful employability development and uplift throughout their studies.

About the Opportunity

In this pivotal leadership role, you will guide a high-performing team to deliver exceptional careers and employability support for undergraduate and postgraduate students across all ECU disciplines. You will champion best-practice career development learning, ensure our services remain responsive to evolving student needs, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Success in this role relies on the following selection criteria;

• Strong collaboration, communication and negotiation skills
• Active participant in national bodies focused on student success and graduate employment
• Demonstrated experience in developing programs/services that support and engage students through curricular and co-curricular activities
• Demonstrated experience in analysing data and reviewing best practice in higher education to develop, implement and evaluate programs aimed at supporting and transitioning students throughout their studies and maximising graduate employment outcomes
• Recent evidence of innovative approaches to evaluation of impact, service evolution, reporting and continuous quality improvement
• Experience in managing and developing a diverse, multi-disciplinary team including careers advisers, careers officers and administrative support
• Exceptional organisational, data analysis and strategic planning skills

About you

You will be able to demonstrate that:

• You have experience working in large, complex organisations such as universities
• You have exceptional personal, professional and communication skills
• You have excellent people skills and build strong, collaborative relationships
• You excel in team environments

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

Please contact Prof Justin Brown, Director, Centre for Employability on 0466 854 870 or j.brown@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Application Process

Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your professional experience, along with a brief covering letter of no more than 3 pages addressing the selection criteria.

Advert Closure

Applications close Sunday, 21st June, 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.