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 The Student Experience and Success Unit is recruiting for a temporary Careers Consultant for a period up to November 2027, to collaborate and partner with the university’s faculties to integrate and embed career and life design into curriculum. The position holder will also:
- Provide consultation and expert advice in scaffolding career development learning in the course and student experience;
- Design, tailor and facilitate online and in-person career development sessions, group career coaching and individual consultation to enhance the employability skills and professional identity of UTS students;
- Participate in the delivery of employability programs and services and work as an integrated member of UTS Careers and to support other activities where the occasion requires.
About You To be successful in the role, you will need to demonstrate (with examples) in your application:
- 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.
- Extensive experience designing and facilitating engaging, inclusive, and innovative career development learning, delivered across multiple modalities, including asynchronous, synchronous, online, and in‑person environments.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Evidence of a current and valid Working with Children Check.
Refer to the attached Position Description for a full listing of the role responsibilities and selection criteria.
Remuneration & Benefits
Position is classified as HEW 7/8. Salary range on offer for this fixed term opportunity is at HEW7 ($111,749 - $123,623 per annum)
This role attracts 17% superannuation in addition to the base salary.
UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include adaptable work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.
This position is full time and appointment will be made on a fixed-term basis for a period up to November 2027 (to backfill staff secondment). A hybrid work arrangement is available which comprises of working onsite 3 days per week at the UTS Broadway Sydney campus, with remote working.
How To Apply
Candidates should apply by submitting:
1. Your resume
2. A cover letter that outlines your motivation for applying for the role, and addresses the specific role criteria as outlined in the “About You” section of the advertisement.
Previous applicants need not reapply.
Interviews will be scheduled in early December 2026; and it is anticipated that the successful candidate will commence in January 2027.
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.
As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.
Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes job number IRC345181 and your name.
Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at
[email protected]
Closing Date: Sunday 22nd November 2026 at 11.59pm (AEST)
Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
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
Accessibility
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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and 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 were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.
We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
📌 Careers Consultant (Sydney)
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