• Student Services | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Level 6, $95,986 - $103,873 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hours per week), ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

Student Services plays a central role in supporting student success across the entire student lifecycle, from admission through to graduation. The Careers Adviser contributes to this mission by delivering high-quality career development learning and employability support that empowers students and graduates to make informed decisions about their education, careers, and future pathways.

Join UniSC and contribute to a university committed to transforming lives through learning, knowledge and meaningful community impact. In this role, you will partner with students, academics and industry stakeholders to deliver impactful career education initiatives, foster employability skills, and enhance graduate outcomes through evidence-based and student-centred support services.

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

You will

• deliver professional career development support through individual appointments, workshops, events and tailored learning resources;
• collaborate with academic staff, industry partners and student groups to enhance employability and career learning opportunities; and
• develop and implement engaging career education initiatives that support positive student and graduate outcomes.

About you

You are a student-centred and collaborative careers professional with experience supporting diverse learners in a higher education or similar environment. You bring strong knowledge of career development and learning theory and apply this to your work to deliver engaging employability initiatives that support students to build career readiness, resilience and lifelong learning skills. You are an effective communicator who values partnership, inclusion and evidence-based practice, with the ability to build strong relationships across academic, industry and student communities.

You will possess:

• A relevant degree and experience providing career guidance and employability support within a higher education or similar environment;
• Demonstrated application of Career Development Learning Theory and demonstrated experience in applying these principles in one-to-one guidance, workshops and resource development;
• Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to work with diverse student cohorts;
• Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and building productive relationships with academic and industry stakeholders;
• Experience coordinating or contributing to events, programs or initiatives that enhance employability outcomes; and
• Eligibility for membership, or current membership, with relevant professional associations such as NAGCAS or CDAA, or progress toward a CICA-approved qualification in Career Development.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

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.

Position Description:  494538_Careers Adviser.pdf

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 our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 14 June 2026.   

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and responses to specific pre-determined selection criteria as outlined in the application form.

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

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

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:

Geoff Vaughan
Team Leader, Employability and Programs – Student Services
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. While we’re not the largest university, we are one of the fastest growing in Australia, now with over 2,000 staff across five campuses in South East Queensland and an expanding presence in major capital cities, and we’re making a big impact every day through ground-breaking research, a strong commitment to sustainability, high-performance sport, and award-winning alumni.

We are committed to delivering high-quality research and teaching that address major global and regional challenges, with established and emerging strengths in sustainability, environmental systems, biodiversity, aquaculture, preventative health and regional resilience. Our research excellence is internationally recognised through strong performance in global benchmarking, including leading rankings in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for “Zero Hunger,” “Climate Action” and “Life on Land.” UniSC is also recognised for its teaching excellence, with a strong emphasis on student success, innovative and engaging learning experiences, and strong graduate outcomes that equip learners to make meaningful contributions in their chosen fields. As the only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, UniSC is uniquely positioned to leverage its natural environment to advance impactful research, teaching and partnerships that support sustainable futures, with sustainability embedded across all aspects of our teaching, research and operations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages continuous professional development and provides the tools and resources to grow your career. We value the contributions of every team member and the role they play in our culture and success. We’re not afraid to do things differently, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team working together to make a meaningful difference to 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.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.