Co-NNECTIONS Employability Adviser

Co-NNECTIONS Employability Adviser

Job no: 528142

Work type: Full Time

Location: Sydney, NSW

Categories: Student Services, Business Development / Industry Engagement, Strategy

Employment Type: Full Time

Duration: Fixed Term (3 year-contract)

Remuneration: $110K - $113K + 17% superannuation + leave loading

Location: Kensington UNSW Campus

About UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters

This new position plays a key role in the development and implementation of ‘Co-NNECTIONS’ (CoNX), a program designed to build successful outcomes for students from diverse backgrounds at UNSW. The role will work closely with the Head, UNSW Co-op Program and Project Officer, Student Engagement, contributing to the design and delivery of employability linked co-curricular programs and initiatives for this cohort. An important focus for the role will be sourcing professional opportunities and internships, tailored to meet the specific needs of underrepresented students at UNSW including Low Socio-Economic Status (LSES), First in Family (FIF), Rural/Remote, Gateway or Refugee background and Indigenous students.

The successful person will report to the Head, Co-op Program and has no direct reports. The role is funded for three years.

Main responsibilities Summary

• Act as the central point of contact for students and industry partners in Co-NNECTIONS


• Manage CoNX outreach and marketing pieces including the website and social media


• Collaborate with Project Officer, Student Engagement to ensure clear communication with the Start@UNSW/equity cohort


• Contribute to the development and delivery of professional modules for Co-NNECTIONS


• Identify new and leverage existing partnerships for CoNX student experience, and report on industry engagement with CoNX cohort


• Source, facilitate applications for and support students in internships, ensuring completion of relevant documentation


• Collaborate closely with UNSW Employability, Student Life, Nura Gili and engage with university units and stakeholders to develop and support opportunities for the cohort


• Organise community building and networking opportunities for students, including alumni engagement.


• Monitor program efficacy and provide feedback for policy development to support underrepresented students


• Maintain detailed records and ensure the effective management of the program, including budget management


• Implement UNSW Health and safety management system and equal opportunity principles within your area of responsibility

You can access the full extent of the tasks on the job description.

Who You Are

We are looking for someone who is aligned with UNSW’s vision and values, with a strong service orientation and excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills. We’d love you to come equipped with:

• An understanding of the lived experiences and challenges of students from diverse backgrounds, particularly Low Socio-Economic Status and regional/remote backgrounds; prior experience supporting and working with those cohorts is highly desirable


• Demonstrated experience and creativity in designing, developing, facilitating, and evaluating innovative programs, activities, resources and/or services that create a sense of community


• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including proven ability to develop and deliver reports, presentations, workshops and resources


• Demonstrated success in the development, delivery and collaborative co-design of student experience, engagement, transition programs and initiatives with a range of different people or transferable skills if no higher education background


• Advanced organisational and time management skills, attention to detail and accuracy


• Highly proficient computer literacy and experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, with preference for Qualtrics, Simplicity, SharePoint, Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Working hours are Monday to Friday, business hours with occasional events outside those hours. Whilst there is some flexibility to work from home, most of the work must be done at UNSW Kensington campus (at least 3 days per week).

Whilst you may see this role advertised more broadly, the successful candidate will need to be based in Sydney NSW, and have full working rights – this role is not available for sponsorship. All candidates will need to either have, or be willing to obtain, a police check and working with children check.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

• Access to up to 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments


• Additional 3 days of leave over the end of the year period


• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

Recruitment process:

Please submit your resume as well as cover letter. We’ll also be asking additional questions about your experience and how it’s relevant to the role in the application form.

You can send via the ‘Apply Now’ button. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Applications close: 08 November 2024 5PM

Get in touch for any question or support: Anne de Voronine, Talent Acquisition Coordinator, a.de_voronine@unsw.edu.au

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description

Advertised: 25 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 08 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time