"Careers Adviser (Casual)"

•  492673
•  90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
•  Casual Professional
•  Professional Level 6
•  Student Services
•  Casual
• Student Services | UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie or UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Level 6, $59.50 per hour plus 11.5% employer superannuation
• Casual opportunity

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about helping others achieve their full potential? We’re looking for a dynamic Careers Adviser to provide expert guidance and support to prospective students, current students, and UniSC graduates. In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping positive educational journeys, fostering lifelong learning, and enhancing employability skills.

As a Careers Adviser, you’ll offer personalised career development support through one-on-one appointments, engaging workshops, and the creation of valuable resources. If you're committed to delivering high-quality, equitable career guidance and want to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!

For more information, please visit us online Student Services

You will

• apply professional expertise to advise students in 1 to 1 appointments, to enable informed decision-making for program and course selection, skills development, and positive career and employment outcomes;
• provide professional expertise to develop and deliver events, workshops and resources to facilitate positive educational, developmental, careers and employability outcomes for prospective, current and graduated students;
• facilitate stakeholder engagement, including with external organisations to foster both academic and industry partnerships that enhance students’ and graduates’ career opportunities;
• collaborate with student groups, clubs and societies to provide a rich, diverse array of professional development opportunities to enhance employability; and
• contribute to a positive and safe work environment for you and others, by modelling and promoting conduct that is culturally capable, inclusive, respectful, and ethical.

About you

You have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with a deep understanding of the higher education system and the unique career development needs of diverse student groups. Your expertise in labour market trends allows you to effectively guide career planning and learning initiatives. Additionally, your proven experience in collaborating with external stakeholders and organising events makes you highly capable of contributing to or leading careers and industry events.

You will possess:

• education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to the completion of a degree with experience providing career guidance within a higher education environment;
• demonstrated application of Career Development Learning principles in alignment with the competencies outlined in the Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners in providing one to one advice and guidance, developing engaging resources and workshops;
• an ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams (for example Student Wellbeing, AccessAbility and Student Success services) using a case managed approach to support individuals; and
• currently possess or working towards a CICA approved qualification in Career Development, or eligibility for membership with professional associations (e.g. NAGCAS or CDAA).

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Thursday 29 August 2024.

We highly recommend submitting your application promptly. Please be aware that applications will be reviewed in the order they are received, and interviews will be scheduled accordingly.

The University reserves the right to close the advertisement early if suitable candidates are identified prior to the closing date.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed one page), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the job advertisement description

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Graham Matchett

Team Leader, Employability and Programs

Telephone: 07 5456 5421

Email: gmatchet@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.