Senior Coordinator, Employability Programs
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Job Summary
Senior Coordinator Employability Programs
Job No.:569714
Work type:Continuing
- Full-time
- Continuing Position
- La Trobe Melbourne (Bundoora) campus location
- HEO7 Classification Level
About the position
The Senior Employability Coordinator plays an important role in delivering La Trobe Universitys Employability Strategy by coordinating running and reviewing programs and events that help students build their career readiness.
Working as part of a collaborative team the Senior Employability Coordinator helps design and deliver a range of programs that align with student needs and University priorities. These include mentoring and ambassador programs employability workshops and webinars and major events such as career expos and industry networking activities.
The role involves working closely with students staff industry partners and alumni to boost student engagement improve graduate outcomes and foster valuable connections.
If the Senior Coordinator holds an accredited career development qualification the role may also include providing one-on-one career guidance in line with professional standards.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position you will have
- An undergraduate degree in any area relevant to the position with at least 4 years subsequent experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge training and/or experience.
- Demonstrated high level of self-motivation and personal management skills.
- Proven ability to focus on objectives rather than procedures and precedents.
- Demonstrated ability to form a detailed knowledge of academic and administrative policies and the interrelationships between a range of policies and activities.
- Strong event program or project management skills with demonstrated experience coordinating and delivering engagement programs or large-scale events preferably in higher education or community settings.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to engage influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders and provide clear accurate advice.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties skills and experience required for this position.
Position Description
PD--Senior Coordinator Employability
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How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm Monday the 1st of December 2025
Position Enquiries: Sophia StJames Manager Employability Programs
Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker Talent Acquisition Consultant
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position; and
- An up-to-date resume
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
Why La Trobe:
- Develop your career at an innovative global university where youll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
- Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses the perfect hub for industry students and academics
- Help transform the lives of students partners and communities now and in the future
La Trobes Cultural Qualities:
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Compliance Management
- Microsoft Access
- Clinical Counseling
- Financial Concepts
- Microsoft Publisher
- Microsoft Word
- Conflict Management
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Smartsheet
- Training & Development
- Epic
- Project Coordination
About Company
About Johnson & Wales University: Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with campuses in Providence, Rhode Island, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
