Coordinator, Industry Engagement

**Job no**: 0042204
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full time; Continuing
**Department**:Student and Scholarly Services
**Salary**:UOM 7 - $98,402 - $106,519 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part-time)

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.
- **Work in a diverse team passionate about employability and employment outcomes**:

- **Have variety in your work and the freedom to innovate and explore**:

- **Meet with industry partners and explore the connection between industry and students**

**About Student and Scholarly Services**
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.

The Careers and Employability team and service support students to build, transfer and translate university learning, skills and other experiences into employability learning and work-related and opportunities.

**About the Role**
As the Coordinator, Industry Engagement, you will act as the team leader for the industry engagement function of the Careers & Employability service. You will develop and implement both new and existing content, activities and programs for students that connect them with employers, alumni and industry, and contribute positively to their work readiness and preparation for success as graduates.

Working with key stakeholders, particularly faculty enrichment and experiential learning colleagues internally, and graduate programs and recruitment professionals externally, will be a focus. You will act as an external liaison point for the University, enabling internal referral for curriculum and faculty-based opportunities and ensuring the service meets the needs of students and internal partners.

Responsibilities include:

- Oversee the design, delivery and assessment of events and activities that support student employability and connection to industry
- Provide relevant specialist advice to employers, industry partners and alum on matters relating to the placement of students and recent graduates
- Lead the industry generation and connection plans for the service
- Lead, coach and develop a team of staff in a dynamic service environment to ensure program objectives are achieved

**About You**
You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders. You will have proven business development skills and the ability to generate talent opportunities.

You will also have strong leadership and problem-solving skills, including the ability to plan workloads, manage competing priorities in consultation with multiple stakeholders and to work as part of a leadership team to support the achievement of wider team objectives.

You will also have:

- A degree in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent combination of education/training and relevant experience in a field related to career development practice
- Demonstrated experience in effective and innovative careers, employability or student event delivery and facilitation, with the ability to manage and engage an audience across multiple modes of delivery, including group interaction, and online platforms
- To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check._

**_ Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia._**

**About the University**
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

**Benefits of Working with Us**
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

- Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
- Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
- Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
- Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
- Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

**Be Yourself**
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Natio