Careers at UniSC

• Student Services, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Level 6, $61.44 per hour plus 12% employer superannuation
• Casual opportunity

The Opportunity

The Careers Adviser is responsible for providing professional expertise and delivering equitable, high-quality career guidance services to prospective students, current students, and UniSC graduates. This role is instrumental in supporting positive educational and developmental outcomes, enhancing employability skills, and encouraging lifelong learning through one-on-one appointments, events, and resource development. A strong focus on collaboration, communication, and student-centered service is essential to enable individuals to make informed choices about their academic and professional futures.

For more information on Student Services, please visit us online: Student Services.

You will

• deliver one-on-one careers appointments to support students in decision-making related to program and course selection, skills development, and employment pathways;
• develop and deliver workshops, events, and online resources that promote career development learning and employability;
• build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and employers to support career opportunities and industry engagement for students and graduates;
• collaborate with student groups, clubs, and societies to co-create relevant and diverse professional development initiatives; and
• contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and positive workplace culture that supports wellbeing and success for all.

About you

You are a confident communicator and skilled careers practitioner, passionate about empowering students to make informed career decisions. Your interpersonal strengths enable you to build rapport across diverse student cohorts and work effectively within a collaborative team environment. You bring a solutions-focused mindset to challenges and thrive when helping others identify their strengths and aspirations. Your strong understanding of the higher education environment and career development principles positions you to make a meaningful impact on student and graduate success.

You will possess:

• a relevant degree and/or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing career guidance (within a higher education environment would be advantageous);
• demonstrated ability to apply Career Development Learning principles in individual guidance, resource development, and workshop delivery, in line with the Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners;
• excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of the diverse experiences of students, with the ability to incorporate labour market insights into career conversations;
• experience working within multidisciplinary teams using a case-managed approach to support student wellbeing and success;
• a high level of administration skills with the ability to pick up and utilise new systems quickly and efficiently; and
• eligibility for or progress towards a CICA-endorsed qualification or professional association membership (e.g. CDAA or NAGCAS).

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through the Careers at UniSC website.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Thursday 25 September 2025.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, noting your application will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the job advertisement. There will be opportunity within the application form to also include supporting documentation should you wish.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Geoffrey Vaughan
Team Leader, Careers and Employability
Telephone: (07) 5456 3406
Email: Gvaugha1@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 research fields ranked well above world standard, characterised by evidence of outstanding performance according to the Excellence Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations. 

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.