"Student Careers Officer"

Job Identification

6276

Job Category

Student Services

Posting Date

11/02/2026, 08:55

Apply Before

24/02/2026, 20:55

Job Schedule

Full time

Locations

 Northfields Ave, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, AU

Job Description:

• Fixed term, full-time appointment (12 months)
• Level 5: $84,002 - $94,998 + 17% superannuation 
• Located at Wollongong Campus

About the Opportunity

The University of Wollongong is seeking a committed and student‑focused Student Careers Officer to join the Careers and Strategic Partnerships team within the Academic Services Division. In this role, you will deliver high‑quality career development learning and employability support through individual consultations, workshops and programs, helping students build confidence and clarity in their career pathways. You will also contribute to the development and improvement of resources and initiatives that reflect contemporary best practice in career development and labour market trends.

Working closely with the Team Leader, Student Careers Services, you will collaborate with colleagues across the division and faculties to ensure seamless service delivery and effective information sharing. 

About You

You will bring a relevant degree or equivalent experience, along with strong communication and relationship‑building skills. You are confident working with students from diverse backgrounds and can manage multiple priorities with professionalism and care. Your understanding of higher education, employability and curriculum‑integrated career development will enable you to provide informed, practical guidance. You are organised, collaborative and comfortable using data systems to support engagement and reporting. Above all, you demonstrate a commitment to inclusive, culturally respectful practice and a genuine interest in supporting student success.

The successful candidate will be required to submit a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencement. 

How to Apply

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter (no more than 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description, along with a current CV.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Jennifer O’Donovan jodonovan@uow.edu.au 

Position Description

Closing Date: Tuesday 24 February 2026, 11:59 PM

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid Australian work rights are eligible to apply.

As required by federal legislation, prospective employees must declare whether they have been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, conduct constituting gender‑based violence during previous employment or legal proceedings. Any declaration will be handled confidentially and in accordance with privacy requirements. 

The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including culturally and linguistically diverse candidates, women, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.

About Us

The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.

 Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion.We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.