Careers and Employability Advisor

4 days ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Federation University Australia HK Programs Full time $91,516 - $109,817 per year
Work with students and key stakeholders to implement the Careers and Employability services at our Mt Helen Campus.

• Retention, Innovation and Student Experience – Mt Helen Campus

• Part-time (0.8), fixed-term appointment until December 2026

• HEW 6 - $91,516 p.a. pro-rata plus up to 17% superannuationPosition closing date: 19/11/2025

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.
 
With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

You will develop, deliver, and manage strategic and targeted career development learning activities, innovative programs and resources. In addition to working directly with students to enhance their employability skills to meet their careers aspirations, you will work closely with staff across the university to ensure students have the skills and abilities to undertake work placements and work experience.

You will:

  • develop, deliver and evaluate innovative career development programs, seminars, resources and events;

  • provide expert individual advice and assistance to students, prospective students, and graduates on career related issues;

  • project manage career development learning and professional skills programs; and

  • advocate and enable academic staff to embed career development learning into the curriculum.

About you

You will have demonstrated experience in the Education and Training sector providing individual and group careers counselling to facilitate the setting and achievement of career goals. In addition, you will have demonstrated experience providing employment and careers related advice, services and events, including supporting students to better understand themselves, their values and career choices.

You will possess demonstrated:

  • commitment to deliver a quality student experience;

  • ability to operate and collaborate as part of a team as well as the ability to establish collaborative and effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders;

  • experience in public speaking and presenting to people from diverse backgrounds; and

  • ability to exercise initiative, prioritise and solve complex problems.

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Wednesday, 19 November 2025.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a response to the key selection criteria.

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If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries.

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