Head of Employability

3 months ago

Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales Full time

**Job no**: 525444

**Work type**: full time

**Location**: Sydney, NSW

**Categories**: Management

**Head, Employability**
- Employment Type: Full-Time (35-hour week)
- Duration: Continuing Role
- Remuneration: Competitive total remuneration package
- Location: Kensington NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)

**Why your role matters**

The Head, Employability is a critical leadership position within the Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Success portfolio. This pivotal leadership role involves shaping and executing the UNSW Employability Strategy. Key deliverables of this position include expanding experiential learning opportunities, managing strategic partnerships and overseeing the operations of Graduate Futures, Coaching, Student Development, Partner Engagement, Policy and Contracts and Work Integrated learning (WIL) systems.

This role will spearhead outreach efforts, fostering collaboration with faculties, government entities, industry stakeholders, and community partners both locally and internationally. Collaboration with key divisions including Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement, Transformation, Planning and Assurance, Research and Enterprise, ensuring alignment with UNSW’s overarching external engagement strategy and adhering to all relevant legislative and policy frameworks.

This role presents a unique opportunity to drive impactful change and enhance the employability outcomes of UNSW students through innovative strategies and effective partnerships.

Specific accountabilities for this role include:

- Lead the development, implementation, and successful delivery of UNSW Employability Strategy, managing resources and priorities, and exercising influence and tact with senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide strategic direction and leadership for Graduate Futures, Coaching and Student Development, Partner Engagement, Policy and Contracts, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Central, and Enterprise Systems.
- Provide high-level, expert advice to senior stakeholders across the Faculties and Divisions in relation to employability and related partnerships to achieve the strategic intent of the Portfolio with respect to the educational and student experience.
- Effectively allocate and manage resources, including budgets and staff to ensure the delivery of sustainable, high quality employability initiatives, including management of the day-to-day operations alongside the strategic development of future state proposals.

**About You**:
You will hold a relevant tertiary qualification(s) and significant relevant experience in the management of employability policies, programs, contracts and partnerships (government, industry and community) alongside:

- Demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of a whole-of-university strategy for employability and related partnerships with significant experience in the development and implementation of programs, policies and legislative requirements, especially effective contractual arrangements for WIL and other related agreements, including with government, industry, and community partners locally and overseas.
- Substantial experience in managing employability and related partnerships projects related to curriculum design and delivery, and in the development and/or review of academic policies and quality assurance processes.
- Proven track-record of working effectively to balance legal and regulatory obligations with strategic objectives and initiatives.
- High-level interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build and maintain effective collaborative professional relationships with University staff and external stakeholders.
- Significant leadership and team management skills with demonstrated success in developing and fostering teamwork and contributing positively as a team member to enable and ensure the achievement of team and organisational goals.
- Effective financial management skills and data-insights based decision making with the ability to work collaboratively with specialist staff to manage and report on initiatives against allocated budgets.

**The Organisation**

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

**Benefits and Culture**:
UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
- Discounts and entitlements

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

**To Apply**: Please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to the selecti

  • Head of Employment Relations and Conduct

    5 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia University of New South Wales Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and skilled professional to lead our Employment Relations and Conduct team. As Head of Employment Relations and Conduct, you will be responsible for providing expert advice and support to our management and HR teams on a range of employment-related matters.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the Employment Relations and...

  • Head of Employment Relations and Conduct

    1 day ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia University Of New South Wales Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced professional to lead our Employment Relations and Conduct team at the University of New South Wales. As Head of Employment Relations and Conduct, you will be responsible for providing expert advice and support to our management and HR teams on a range of conduct and complaint matters.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the ER...

  • Head of Employment Relations and Conduct

    4 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia University of New South Wales Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced professional to lead our Employment Relations and Conduct team. As Head of Employment Relations and Conduct, you will be responsible for providing expert advice and support to UNSW Management and HR on a diverse range of conduct and complaint matters.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the ER Conduct & Complaints team to...

  • Head of Employment Relations Advisory

    1 month ago

    Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales Full time

    **Job no**: 526695 **Work type**: full time **Location**: Sydney, NSW **Categories**: Human Resources & Recruitment - Employment Type: Full time, continuing - Remuneration: Competitive total package - Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available) **About UNSW** UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation...

  • Head of Employment Risk

    5 months ago

    Sydney, Australia ING Full time

    We are looking for an experienced** Head of Employment Risk** to join ING Australia in this newly created role. Reporting into the Executive Director HR, you will lead a team to provide strategically aligned commercial initiatives and advice to the business on a wide range of people risk, governance employee relations and health and safety issues. **What...

  • Head of Employment Relations Advisory

    1 month ago

    Sydney, Australia UNSW Australia Full time

    Head of Employment Relations Advisory Job no: 526695 Work type: full time Location: Sydney, NSW Categories: Human Resources & Recruitment Employment Type: Full time, continuing Remuneration: Competitive total package Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available) About UNSW UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve...

  • Head of Employment Relations, Conduct

    6 days ago

    Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales Full time

    **Job no**: 526696 **Work type**: full time **Location**: Sydney, NSW **Categories**: Human Resources & Recruitment - Employment Type: Full time, continuing - Remuneration: Competitive total package - Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available) **About UNSW** UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation...

  • Head of Intermediated Marketing

    4 months ago

    Sydney, Australia Mercer Full time

    **Head of Intermediated Marketing (Employer and Advisory)** **What can you expect?** - This executive level role is responsible for partnering with the Mercer Super sales team to drive growth category through acquisition, engagement and retention of employer clients and through licensee and adviser relationships. The existing corporate super book comprises...

  • Anaesthetist Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Head Medical Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Anaesthetist Specialist to join our team at Head Medical. As a Consultant Anaesthetist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality anaesthetic services to patients in a variety of surgical specialties.Key ResponsibilitiesAnaesthetise for Orthopaedics (Trauma, Paediatrics and Geriatrics), Urology, Plastic...

  • Head of Employment Relations and Conduct

    6 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia UNSW Australia Full time

    About the RoleAs the Head of Employment Relations and Conduct at UNSW Australia, you will lead a dedicated team in delivering expert advice and support to management and HR on a diverse range of conduct and complaint matters.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the ER Conduct & Complaints team to provide accurate and timely guidance to UNSW stakeholders.Supervise the...

  • Head of Employment Relations, Conduct

    7 days ago

    Sydney, Australia UNSW Australia Full time

    Head of Employment Relations, Conduct & Complaints Job no: 526696 Work type: full time Location: Sydney, NSW Categories: Human Resources & Recruitment Employment Type: Full time, continuing Remuneration: Competitive total package Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available) About UNSW UNSW isn’t like other...

  • Head of Employment Relations and Conduct

    4 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia UNSW Australia Full time

    About UNSWUNSW Australia is a leading research university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is respectful, supportive, and inclusive of all employees.Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Head of Employment Relations and Conduct to lead our team in delivering expert advice and support to...

  • Head of Program

    3 months ago

    Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Full time

    **Head of Program, Grade 11-12** **Powerhouse Museum** The Head of Program will lead multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver local, national and international exhibitions and programs at the forefront of contemporary museum practice. We are seeking an experienced, outcomes-focused leader who will contribute a high level of curatorial expertise...

  • Head of Development

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia National Trust of Australia (NSW) Full time

    About the role Head of Development National Trust of Australia (NSW) - Location: Millers Point, Sydney NSW - Job Type Full-time - Hours: 35 per week - Reports to: Director Marketing, Communications and Development - Salary Package: $163k inclusive of Super and Leave Loading About the Role - _What you’ll be doing_ Located at our office on Observatory...

  • Head of Employment Law, Apac

    3 months ago

    Sydney, Australia ByteDance Full time

    Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Helo, and Resso, as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content. Why Join...

  • Head of Customer Services

    3 months ago

    Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales Full time

    **Job no**: 524317 **Work type**: full time **Location**: Sydney, NSW **Categories**: Information Technology - Employment Type: Full time, continuing role within UNSW IT - Excellent salary package available including generous superannuation - Location: UNSW Kensington Campus (Hybrid Working Opportunities) **About UNSW**: UNSW isn’t like other places...

  • Head of Governance

    4 months ago

    Greater Sydney NSW, Australia NSW Government -Museums of History NSW Full time

    **Head of Governance** Be a part of a delivering governance services to ensure MHNSW can preserve its value and deliver better outcomes to the people of NSW. As the Head of Governance you will lead a professional and dynamic team within a varied and fast-paced environment whilst maintaining effective stakeholder relationships to meet business needs. **What...

  • Head of Fcss

    5 days ago

    Sydney, Australia Fujitsu Full time

    About the job Head of FCSS **Head of Fujitsu Cyber Security Services** **We Are Fujitsu** We use technology to make happier lives. We are a global leader in technology and business solutions that transform organisations and the world around us. We have a long heritage of bringing innovation and expertise, continuously working to contribute to the growth of...

  • Head of Business Development

    2 days ago

    Sydney, Australia Art Gallery of NSW Full time

    **Ongoing** - **Full-time** - **Sydney CBD - The Domain** - **Clerk Grade 11/12** - **Total Remuneration Package up to $182,661** - **Salary range ($139,787 to $161,663)** Established in 1871, the Art Gallery of New South Wales is located in Sydney’s The Domain adjacent to the Royal Botanic Garden and near the Central Business District, the Gallery...

  • Head of Cyber Operations

    2 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia CASA Of San Mateo County Full time

    About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Cyber Operations to lead our onsite and offshore Incident response & Threat intelligence. As the ultimate decision maker for all Cyber Operations, you will report to the CISO and be responsible for managing the tech to protect and respond to threats, driving the strategy & plans to...