Principal Advisor, Employability and Careers

• Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL)

• Full-time (100%), permanent position with professional team

• Base salary will be in the range $102, $111, % Superannuation (HEW Level 7)

• Based at our St Lucia Campus

You will support the design and implementation of integrating employability capabilities and work-integrated learning (WIL) within the curriculum. You will lead a portfolio of work to engage with and support academic and professional staff in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL) to effectively incorporate intentional, student-focused learning experiences that incorporate the integration of theory with practice within a purposefully designed curriculum. 

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Collaborate with Learning Designers, Program Leaders and stakeholders to integrate employability and WIL in curriculum design, aligning with program and course learning objectives.

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with industry partners and internal UQ teams to enhance learning outcomes and industry integration.

• Design and deliver professional development workshops and maintain digital resources to support embedding employability across disciplines.

• Apply specialist knowledge to plan and implement curriculum changes, ensuring alignment with UQ frameworks and policies.

• Analyse data, prepare reports, and share insights to inform and promote best practices in employability and WIL initiatives.
    

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave

• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program

• On campus childcare options

• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)

• Salary packaging options

• Relevant degree and at least four (4) years subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education training in a relevant area; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. 

• Advanced analytical skills including demonstrated ability in analysis and interpretation of detailed and complex information to identify issues and solve problems. 

• Demonstrated ability to apply theory, contemporary practice and practical experiences to analyse complex teaching and learning situations and apply high-level problem-solving skills to develop appropriate and innovative curriculum solutions. 

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative linkages with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and demonstrated commitment to responding to client needs.

• Demonstrated understanding of course design principles, including best practices in designing and embedding employability and WIL-focused learning experiences into higher education curricula.

• Ability to prioritise own workload in a high-pressure environment, work independently and proactively and meet deadlines with attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to work iteratively, adapting quickly to change and operating effectively both on an autonomous basis and as a member of a collaborative, client focused team. 

• High level experience developing and delivering educational resources, meeting a range of discipline-specific needs and expectations.

• Sound knowledge of Australian higher education sector, university degree structures, and employability issues face by students and graduates in domestic and international labour markets.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc. 

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Nicky Scarvelis -  

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume

• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close 23 November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 27 November 2025.