Student Employability and Industry Engagement Officer

Position overview

This position is within the ANU Careers and Employability, Government and Law Hub, and plays a key role in the administration and delivery of professional development and student engagement programs with a focus on delivering Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programs. The role supports the day-to-day administration for employability programs and other work integrated learning opportunities. The Officer works with a broad range of WIL stakeholders and coordinates student internships, work experience, and industry placements to prepare students to be effective professionals in their chosen discipline.

The Person 

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, customer-focused and enjoys building strong relationships. You will bring excellent administrative and communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while delivering exceptional service. Experience interpreting policies, coordinating programs or events, and working with enterprise systems will be highly regarded.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, embraces continuous improvement, and wants to contribute to a university-wide strategy that empowers students to achieve their career aspirations. 

The Department

The Learning and Teaching portfolio supports the achievement of strategic University learning and teaching goals, particularly in relation to excellence and innovation in curriculum, learning and teaching, academic digital infrastructure, and careers and employability. The ANU Careers and Employability portfolio leads the strategy for student careers & employability for the university. The team draws on global best practice and current graduate employment market knowledge to advise and work in partnership with central and College staff on curricular and co-curricular programs to ensure that undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and HDR students across the ANU develop the skills and confidence they need to transition into successful and rewarding careers as future-ready graduates. The Government and Law Hub supports initiatives in the College of Arts and Social Sciences, the College of Asia Pacific and the College of Law, Governance and Policy.  

The Division 
The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) leads strategic initiatives to enhance teaching quality, learning innovation and student experience across ANU. 

For further information please contact Christy Chen, Deputy Manager Student Employability and Industry Engagement, Government and Law, E: Christy.Chen@anu.edu.au 

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages)
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia, and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.