Job no: 0050746
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Salary: UOM 6 – $96,459 - $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
- Coordinate activities to connect students with industry and alumni to develop student’s employability.
- Support students to smoothly transition into the workplace
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
The Program Officer, Career Mentoring coordinates career mentoring programs, alumni panels and employability events, connecting students with industry and alumni to enhance their career prospects.
This role specifically supports the Widening Participation student cohort through the Access Connections mentoring program. This program is an important part of the Narrm Scholars Enrichment package.
The role involves building relationships across the University, providing guidance, and supporting alumni-to-student initiatives in collaboration with Faculties and Alumni Relations.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Support existing programs and activities that link alumni to students for the purpose of career exploration, professional networks, and employability development, including sourcing and contacting appropriate alumni for involvement in mentoring and career events
- Develop expertise in the management of the Chronus mentoring platform, especially in platform configuration, and user support.
- Contribute to the development of initiatives working collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure a student centred and coordinated approach to services and programs that optimises access to information for students, staff and alumni.
- Build strong working relationships and networks with key stakeholders across Student Success, Faculties, Advancement and student and alumni audiences
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team. They excel in stakeholder management and possess strong communication skills to engage with a variety of audiences.
You will also have:
- A Bachelor's degree and/or extensive relevant experience in design and delivery of career mentoring and/or employability initiatives for tertiary students.
- Demonstrated strong organisational and project management skills, including the ability to plan, prioritise, monitor and evaluate projects with competing deadlines.
- Competency and experience in using online platforms and managing CRM platforms
- Demonstrated experience in student programming within an employability context.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
