Director, Centre for Employability

CENTRE FOR EMPLOYABILITY

JOONDALUP CAMPUS

COMPETITIVE REMUNERATION PACKAGE INCLUDING 17% SUPERANNUATION

FIXED TERM, FULL TIME

Edith Cowan UniversityAre you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we're inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we're united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research. 

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

ECU's Centre for Employability plays a pivotal role in enhancing career readiness and graduate outcomes for ECU's diverse student cohort. The Centre collaborates with Schools and Service Centres to advance a cohesive and coordinated whole-of-institution approach to supporting employment, including curricular and co-curricular initiatives in career development, employability and WIL. About the Opportunity

The Director, Centre for Employability will be responsible for strategically leading a sustainable and scalable suite of initiatives to support a step change improvement in graduate outcomes, consistent with the new ECU Strategic Plan. Through strong internal relationships, the Director, Centre for Employability will promote ECU's distinctive approach to ensure coordinated and visible leadership across ECU that prioritises that inclusiveness and appropriateness of all programs for ECU's diverse cohort.  

About you

The ideal candidate is passionate about finding innovative ways to provide equitable and high-quality employability experiences for all students in higher education. In particular, we are looking for someone who is:

• Inclusive and collaborative
• Strategic and future-focussed in their thinking
• Committed to supporting and developing teams
• Experienced in harnessing information and systems towards whole-of-institution approaches

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we're committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

ContactPlease contact Professor Rowena Harper on or for more information.

Application ProcessPlease upload

• A statement addressing the capabilities and responsibilities outlined in the Role Statement.
• An up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements.

Advert ClosureApplications close Sunday, 19 October 2025 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.