Careers Education and Engagement Coordinator

561739
Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
Continuing
Closing at: Jul 12 2026 - 23:55 AEST

Position Description

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)

Salary package: $100,874 – $116,083 plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full time, Continuing

Are you an experienced project manager, able to develop strong relationships and coordinate efficient and effective delivery of strategic projects?
Do you want to contribute to meaningful change in how curriculum, careers education and employer engagement support student employability?
Are you a confident collaborator, able to work with academics, employers, professional staff and students to support the delivery of high-quality, industry-informed career initiatives?

About Us

The ANU Learning and Teaching portfolio supports the University’s strategic learning and teaching goals, with a focus on excellence and innovation in curriculum, learning and teaching, academic digital infrastructure, and careers and employability.

The ANU Careers and Employability team develops and coordinates services, programs and activities that enhance the employability and university experience of all ANU students. The team works in partnership with central and College staff to deliver evidence-based curricular and co-curricular initiatives that support students to transition into successful and rewarding careers as future-ready graduates.

The Opportunity

We are seeking three highly capable and collaborative Careers Education and Engagement Coordinators to play a key role within the ANU Careers and Employability team.

Supported by the Deputy Manager, Careers Education and Engagement, this role balances careers education and employer engagement, contributing to the development of industry-informed programs that enhance employability across the student lifecycle.

With your exceptional interpersonal skills, you will take initiative to work closely with existing and new employers and industry, as well as academic colleagues, professional staff, employers and alumni to coordinate and deliver targeted career education and employer engagement initiatives across the University. You will have a strong ability to manage a range of activities simultaneously to support the design and delivery of curriculum-embedded and stand-alone careers services for students and recent graduates. You will work collaboratively to support the evaluation and continuous improvement of careers programs, promote Careers and Employability activities internally and externally, and contribute to university-wide projects and events.

Enquiries

To enquire about this opportunity, please contact Stefan Alexander, Manager, Career Education and Engagement E: stefan.alexander@anu.edu.au

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access

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

ANU is a large, diverse employer and a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program, and a platinum member of the Australian Disability Network. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, including those with non-linear career paths, career gaps or career breaks. More information is available at: https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please upload the following documents:

Please submit a two-page pitch outlining your suitability for the role, addressing the key responsibilities and selection criteria.
A current curriculum vitae (CV), including the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If referees are not listed on your CV, you can provide these online when prompted.
Any other required documents.

Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered.

Please note: The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in Australia.

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