Careers Officer

Be part of the ECU Careers and Employability team who works closely with. ECU Careers and Employability Services provide free resources, professional career advice and job search support to all current ECU students and alumni
The Role
Working with the Careers and Employability Team within the Student Life Directorate, the Careers Officer is responsible for providing support to current students and alumni up to 14 months after graduation through personalised career conversations and creation of career workshops (eg. ‘Make your resume stand out’). The Careers Officer will play a pivotal role in connecting students to meaningful employment opportunities that align with students’ degree and intrinsic values.
If you are a proven performer and are looking to join a dynamic team with a wide range of service delivery, check the position description to see if you are the person we are looking for. This is your chance to make a real difference to people's lives
Key Criteria
A tertiary qualification with subsequent experience OR an equivalent level of frontline support service expertise gained from a combination of experience and training in implementing programs and managing support for individuals.
Demonstrated experience in customer service, identifying their support needs and developing relevant career plans. Additionally, a work history incorporating education, counselling or community service would be preferred.
The ability to investigate, identify and analyse key issues and the associated alternatives, benefits and costs to develop practical solutions. Also, an understanding of when a decision needs to be escalated to others and working to try to identify and address potential problems before they arise.
Ability to work cooperatively with others to accomplish joint tasks and common objectives. Involves building positive working relationships with others and avoiding “win-lose” confrontations and a focus on preserving and strengthening the ongoing relationship.
Building rapport and forming positive working relationships with all internal stakeholders as well as external stakeholders/communities.
You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Courage and Personal Excellence.
In this role you will work closely with Careers & Employability team to:
Be available for Drop
- in sessions three times a week.
Run generic career workshops, such as, ‘How to get that job?’
Co-create podcasts for promotional material for ECU careers service.
Contribute to career resource updates and development.
Benefits & Remuneration
This ongoing, part-time position attracts a remuneration of $81,614 to $90,691 PA (PRO RATA 80%) (HEW 5) plus 17% superannuation.
ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.
ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.
For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities website.
Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to contact Robyn Ekberg (Manager, Student Transitions & Employability) on (08) 6304 6690 for more information.
How to Apply
Please upload your resume along with a statement (maximum of 2 pages) addressing the key criteria listed above.
**Closing Date**:
Applications close on Monday 24 February 2025 at 11:30pm AWST.
ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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