- Continuing
- Can be based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) or Victorian regional campuses
- Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions
- HEO8 - $112,200 - $128,304 + 17% Superannuation
About the Role
This ongoing position plays a pivotal role in enhancing graduate employment outcomes and embedding employability across the student experience. As Manager, you will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of sector-leading programs like Career Ready Advantage, designed to develop students’ career management skills and improve industry engagement.
Working closely with internal stakeholders and industry partners, you will guide a team of professionals and drive innovation in employability initiatives, supporting La Trobe’s strategic objectives and commitment to student success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of employability and career development programs.
- Strategically support schools and business units to integrate employability within curricula and co-curricular opportunities.
- Use data and industry trends to innovate program content and delivery.
- Manage and mentor a high-performing team delivering student-facing employability services.
- Champion inclusive and accessible approaches across physical and digital campuses.
Skills and Experience
- A relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent combination of experience and education in career development, education, HR, or organisational development.
- Strong leadership and staff management skills.
- Demonstrated success in delivering employability or professional development programs.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and strategic planning capabilities.
- Proven ability to innovate and solve complex problems using evidence-based approaches.
Why La Trobe?
At La Trobe, we’re committed to changing lives. You’ll be part of a culture that is Connected, Innovative, Accountable, and Caring. We offer flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to work from any La Trobe campus.
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm Sunday 25th May 2025
Position Enquiries: Fiona Bird via email - f.bird@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
PD - HEO8 - Manager Employability Programs.pdf
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;
- An up to date resume; and
- A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description.
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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.
