Careers Consultant

Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.  About the Role Career Consultants collaborate with Faculty partners to integrate and embed career and life design into the curriculum. The team provides consultation and expert advice in scaffolding career development learning in the course and student experience.  Careers Consultants design, tailor and facilitate engaging learning experiences across multiple formats, including in‑class sessions, online learning, group coaching, and one‑on‑one career consultations. The team partner with faculty stakeholders to identify opportunities to embed and scaffold career education in courses and apply contemporary career development and adult learning principles to support high‑quality learning outcomes.  Career Consultants collaborate with Careers Community Coordinators and the broader UTS Careers team to ensure students receive consistent, aligned support across the curriculum and co‑curriculum.  They participate in the delivery of employability initiatives and work as an integrated member of UTS Careers, supporting other activities as required. We are currently hiring for multiple positions. One of the available roles will also supervise our Peer Career Advisors team, supporting the delivery of express appointments and frontline career services. If successful in applying for this role, you will be responsible for:  • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with faculty stakeholders for the integration of career development learning in curriculum • Design, deliver, and evaluate engaging and inclusive career education that supports student learning and is informed by contemporary career development and adult learning principles. • Provide tailored individual and group career support, ensuring diverse student needs are met. • Work collaboratively with Careers Community Coordinators and the broader UTS Careers team towards achieving UTS Careers Strategic goals.   • (For one designated role) Supervise Peer Career Advisors to ensure high‑quality express appointments and frontline student support. With examples, please outline in a separate document, how you meet the following key selection criteria: 1. Demonstrated expertise in career development learning, including the ability to apply career and life design methodology and contemporary adult learning theories within a higher education context. 2. Extensive experience designing and facilitating engaging, inclusive, and innovative career development learning, delivered across multiple modalities, including asynchronous, synchronous, online, and in‑person environments. 3. Proven experience providing one‑on‑one career consultations, demonstrating responsiveness to diverse student needs and the ability to support students at different stages of their career development. 4. Demonstrated ability to proactively build collaborative relationships with academic and professional staff, including the capacity to communicate effectively, negotiate priorities, and provide expert advice within complex faculty environments to embed and scaffold career development learning in the curriculum. 5. A collaborative and proactive approach to working as part of a team, including the ability to share expertise, contribute to collective goals, and work effectively with colleagues to support high‑quality career education and services for students. Additional Criterion (to be addressed if applying for the supervisory role): 1. Demonstrated experience supervising students or early‑career staff, including the ability to guide, support, and develop a team to deliver high‑quality frontline services such as express appointments. Remuneration & Benefits Base Salary Range: $107,402 - $137,609 pa (HEW7/8) This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.  UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities. These positions are full-time and appointment will be made on a continuing basis . How To Apply For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please click the apply link and download the Position Description from the link below.  You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission along with a resume. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria      Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted.  Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function. The preferred browser while applying is Microsoft Edge. Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC336827 and your name.  Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at [email protected]  Closing Date: Monday, 4th May 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST) Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia. UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk factors. We appreciate your role in upholding the standards and behaviour expected of our community. Accessibility Please note: If you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact [email protected] for assistance.  At UTS, the concepts of equity and social justice are key to our core and purpose – we are recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and valuing diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.  Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we are now among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.