2-year, full-time fixed term opportunity – Secondment Backfill Lead a dynamic team delivering impactful student career programs Base Salary $126,065 17% superannuation About the opportunity We are seeking a Career Development Manager to lead a team of Career Development Officers in delivering innovative and strategic career development programs for undergraduate and postgraduate students. This role plays a key part in shaping the student experience and supporting their transition from university to the workforce. You will contribute to strategic planning and ensure alignment with the University’s broader educational and employability goals. Your key responsibilities will be to: manage and support a team of Career Development Officers to deliver high-quality services collaborate with faculties to identify student employability needs and deliver tailored programs develop and maintain a suite of career development services, including workshops, counselling, and online resources evaluate and enhance existing services based on student feedback and industry trends maintain strong relationships with employers and industry to ensure program relevance contribute to marketing and promotion of services across the University benchmark programs against national and international best practices support strategic planning and may act in the Centre Director’s role when required. About you tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrated experience in career counselling and program development in a tertiary education setting proven leadership and staff management experience strong understanding of career development theory, labour market trends, and graduate recruitment practices excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives in a complex environment experience working in a culturally diverse environment and applying inclusive practices. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role 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 are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by 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. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion . How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kale Claffey Recruitment Operations by email to kale.claffey@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 09 November 2025 11:59 PM
