Learning, Teaching & Curriculum Permanent/continuing, full-time appointment Level: 6/7: $88,865 - $110,039 + 17% superannuation The Careers & Employability unit is part of the Learning, Teaching & Curriculum division within the DVC (Academic & Student Life) portfolio at UOW.
Working in flexible, responsive multidisciplinary teams, LTC works in partnership with stakeholders to drive innovation and sector-leading practice for the benefit of our students, and to secure UOW's position at the forefront of higher education excellence.
Teams within Careers & Employability develop and deliver services and programs in collaboration with Faculties, Divisions and students to enhance students' career readiness and employability.
In curriculum, the team enables learning and teaching transformation through the development of innovative approaches to Career Development Learning (CDL) and Work Integrated Learning (WIL).
About the role The Team Leader – Student Career Development will develop and deliver career development learning (CDL) and employability services, programs, and resources that are informed by best practice and evidence.
The position will also supervise a team of Student Employability Officers.
This role contributes to the University's goals in relation to student employability and student experience and to the strategic priority to empower students for their futures through facilitating high-quality programs and services and ensuring excellent service provision.
The successful candidate will have: A post graduate qualification in career development required to meet the requirements of the Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners.
A track record of delivering career related information to individuals and groups in various formats (e.g.
workshops, tutorials, one to one consultation, online).
Experience in the delivery of specialised advice and support services to students to enable them to thrive in the higher education context.
Experience in working strategically with a wide variety of stakeholders, including developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships, to ensure the successful achievement of organisational objectives.
Demonstrated ability to apply career development theories, concepts, research, and associated models and frameworks to practice.
Demonstrated ability to source, critically evaluate, and apply credible, reliable labour market information, and use this information to inform career education and assist students.
Demonstrated ability to conduct career development work in ethical and culturally sensitive ways that recognise and respect diversity.
Demonstrated ability to provide career services to individuals, including conducting needs assessments and following case and/or project management procedures.
High level communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with stakeholders.
High-level organisational, time and project management skills, including the ability to plan, implement and execute new initiatives with the demonstrated ability to think creatively in order to innovate.
Effective team leadership skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and under pressure.
Demonstrated supervisory experience.
Position Description How to Apply Applicants are requested to submit a CV and cover letter.
The cover letter should be no more than 3 pages, summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.
For further information about this position, please contact Dr Matalena Tofa, Head – Careers & Employability by email: Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.
The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Closing Date: Sunday 1 September 2024, 11:59 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr
