Role type: Full Time; Continuing Department: Student & Scholarly Services; Ch ancellery Education Portfolio Salary: UoM 6 - $100,847 - $109,163 p.a. plus 17% super Frontline industry-facing role / shape real employment outcomes for diverse students / collaborate across faculties and leading employers Bring your relationship-building talent to connect students and industry, and apply now to shape future careers. Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website. Your next career opportunity: In this role, you will connect students with employers, industry bodies and alumni through impactful engagement activities. You will design and deliver initiatives that build employability, protect student welfare, and support organisations recruiting future talent. What you will deliver: Design, coordinate and deliver co-curricular events, programmes and content that connect students with employers and industry professionals. Build and manage productive relationships with external organisations, professional associations and government to generate high-value student opportunities. Collaborate with faculties, Student and Scholarly Services and Advancement to align activities, share insights and maximise impact. Oversee approvals, quality and enquiries for the Careers Online jobs board, ensuring accurate, student- safe and compliant listings. Use data and feedback to evaluate engagement, report on outcomes and drive continuous improvement in services and processes. You may be a great fit if you: Bring experience in business development, sales, account management or employer engagement within a client-facing environment. Demonstrate success building and maintaining partnerships with diverse stakeholders, ideally including various work sectors, government and/or membership associations. Navigate fast-paced workloads, prioritising multiple events and projects while maintaining high-quality, student- centred service delivery. Apply knowledge of graduate recruitment practices and labour market trends to design relevant, timely engagement opportunities for students. Adapt quickly to new technologies and systems, confidently working across multiple digital platforms and communication channels. Show resilience, sound judgement and attention to detail when assessing opportunities, safeguarding student welfare and managing rejection. For further information please refer to the attached PD. What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including: Build future financial security with 17% superannuation Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program For more information check out our benefits page! Your new team : You will join the Industry Engagement team within Careers and Employability, part of Student and Scholarly Services. The team connects students with employers, alumni and industry bodies through events, mentoring and targeted programmes. Working with colleagues across faculties, Advancement and central services, you will help showcase student talent to employers. The culture is collaborative, fast- paced and student-focused, valuing innovation, inclusion and practical impact on graduate outcomes. Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb. We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au. Application essentials: Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs. You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. A Working with Children Check is for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you. Please upload your resume, a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process, and your responses to the Selection Criteria found in the Position Description. Want to know more? For questions related to our recruitment process and this specific position, email Mick at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on 61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future. Applications close: Sunday 17th May at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone. Position Description: PD_JR-012026 Industry Engagement Officer.docx PD_JR-012026 Industry Engagement Officer.pdf