About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is seeking a visionary leader to join our organisation, who will play a pivotal role in driving innovation in careers and employability services and support for students, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring the long-term success of Sydney Careers.

The Centre Director will provide strategic and operational leadership and direction for Sydney Careers. This role is responsible for planning, budgeting, staffing, quality assurance, implementation, and evaluation of all activities of the Centre and for the management and development of Sydney Careers staff.

The Centre Director works collaboratively as part of the Sydney Connect leadership team and is expected to contribute to a range of strategic-led and industry-informed programs that enhance student employability and job readiness. The jobholder will develop, implement, and evaluate programs, systems and policies to ensure the provision of quality services and program delivery to all clients of Sydney Careers promoting career readiness and enhancing their employability skills.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to a team of career and employability professionals, including operational management of Sydney Careers
• collaborate with senior university academic and professional staff, and industry partners to develop and implement a comprehensive career and employability services strategy
• ensure that Sydney Careers supports the University's strategic plan and achieves agreed performance targets and outcomes focused on student employability and job readiness
• lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team, and develop and maintain a high level of morale, commitment and performance
• develop and implement data-driven approaches to assess the effectiveness of career and employability services programs and initiatives
• develop, manage and monitor the Sydney Careers budget and the effective allocation of resources
• contribute to the field of career and employability services by maintaining professional expertise and networks through membership of NAGCAS (National Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services) and AGE (Australian Association of Graduate Employers) both nationally and internationally.

About you

• postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field together with extensive relevant experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• ability to develop high level policy and to identify, plan, develop and manage strategies in relation to providing university wide careers services and services to graduate employers in a changing environment
• in-depth knowledge and a strong understanding of the needs and expectations of employers in various industries and the ability to cultivate strong partnerships with employers
• expert and comprehensive knowledge of career development theories, labor market trends, employers, and graduate recruitment practices across a range of industries
• demonstrated ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences at all levels internally and externally
• a comprehensive understanding of how courses of study translate into specific careers and employment outcomes
• extensive experience in career services coupled with a strong understanding of industry trends, and the ability to build partnerships with employers and stakeholders
• experience with technology platforms and tools used in career and employability services, such as career management systems
• financial management experience and literacy, experience managing budgets and controlling income and expenditure for a project.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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Applications Close

Monday 06 November 2023 11:59 PM