Job Description
Full job description
Full time, fixed term until 31 December 2027
Opportunity to establish and lead a new employability engagement function with University ‑ wide impact
Base Salary $126,065 - $142,171 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The University of Sydney is undertaking a major uplift of its employability and careers offering, significantly expanding the scale and reach of services that connect students with industry. We are seeking an Employability Engagement Manager to establish and lead a new operational function that enables these services to be delivered at scale.
This role is central to designing how employability engagement works across the service. You will develop and implement operational systems and service practices that support employer partnerships, student engagement activity and coordinated delivery across our industry engagement and career learning teams. The role also oversees a small team responsible for engagement operations, employer and student-facing events, and the Careers Centre’s on-campus presence. Working with a highly experienced and collaborative team, you will help shape how employability services are delivered as part of a major uplift of the University’s employability strategy.
This role will suit someone with strong operational leadership and stakeholder management experience who is ready to step beyond delivery into designing and leading new service functions.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
establish and manage the Employability Engagement function, translating service priorities into coordinated operational activity
lead the planning and delivery of employer and student-facing events in line with the employability events calendar
oversee the operation and continuous improvement of the Careers Centre’s physical on-campus presence
design and implement employer account management practices to support effective and responsive engagement
manage operational workflows, including enquiry triage and service coordination across internal teams
provide leadership and supervision to the Employability Engagement team, including planning and prioritisation of work
contribute to service reporting, performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.
About you
demonstrated experience in operational management, service coordination and process improvement
proven ability to lead and support staff delivering complex engagement or service activities
strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working across diverse internal and external groups
experience working within the higher education sector or a similarly complex service environment
well-developed communication, planning and organisational skills with a strong customer service focus
ability to apply sound judgement, business acumen and strategic thinking in a values-driven organisation
relevant tertiary qualifications, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
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
Thursday 09 April 2026 11:59 PM
Full time, fixed term until 31 December 2027
Opportunity to establish and lead a new employability engagement function with University ‑ wide impact
Base Salary $126,065 - $142,171 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The University of Sydney is undertaking a major uplift of its employability and careers offering, significantly expanding the scale and reach of services that connect students with industry. We are seeking an Employability Engagement Manager to establish and lead a new operational function that enables these services to be delivered at scale.
This role is central to designing how employability engagement works across the service. You will develop and implement operational systems and service practices that support employer partnerships, student engagement activity and coordinated delivery across our industry engagement and career learning teams. The role also oversees a small team responsible for engagement operations, employer and student-facing events, and the Careers Centre’s on-campus presence. Working with a highly experienced and collaborative team, you will help shape how employability services are delivered as part of a major uplift of the University’s employability strategy.
This role will suit someone with strong operational leadership and stakeholder management experience who is ready to step beyond delivery into designing and leading new service functions.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
establish and manage the Employability Engagement function, translating service priorities into coordinated operational activity
lead the planning and delivery of employer and student-facing events in line with the employability events calendar
oversee the operation and continuous improvement of the Careers Centre’s physical on-campus presence
design and implement employer account management practices to support effective and responsive engagement
manage operational workflows, including enquiry triage and service coordination across internal teams
provide leadership and supervision to the Employability Engagement team, including planning and prioritisation of work
contribute to service reporting, performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.
About you
demonstrated experience in operational management, service coordination and process improvement
proven ability to lead and support staff delivering complex engagement or service activities
strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working across diverse internal and external groups
experience working within the higher education sector or a similarly complex service environment
well-developed communication, planning and organisational skills with a strong customer service focus
ability to apply sound judgement, business acumen and strategic thinking in a values-driven organisation
relevant tertiary qualifications, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
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
Thursday 09 April 2026 11:59 PM
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