Career Development Practitioner

Career Development PractitionerCountry Universities Centre GoulburnGoulburn, NSW | Casual, approximately 240 hours a year | Flexible schedule12-month pilot
About usCUC Goulburn is a regional university study hub. We support locals to study an AQF qualification of their choice, with any provider. Since 2018 we have grown by adding services as we have learned what local students need: a modern campus, academic support, course advice, industry and networking events, and a widening participation program. More than 1,000 students have registered with us since we opened.We are provider agnostic, which means we are focused on our students. Our graduates fill much-needed positions in our community.
About the roleWe are now launching a career development service for our students. The person in this role will deliver a year-long pilot support students to develop skills for transitioning to the workforce.
What you will doDeliver one-on-one career development appointments with registered studentsMake proactive contact with students referred to the serviceProvide information and advice that helps students build strategies, skills and self-knowledge for their own career development and their transition to employmentRefer to local services, university services, and internally to course and academic adviceDocument appointments and follow up with studentsConsult with registered students to identify what they need from careers supportHelp develop and compile career development resources suited to local students and the local labour marketWork with CUC Goulburn staff to coordinate events within the Link&Learn program and other events promoting industry networking and career developmentAssist with promoting the serviceReport on appointments and activities, and take part in the evaluation of the pilot
Hours and locationThe role is casual, at approximately 240 hours across the pilot year. How those hours are arranged is negotiable. We prefer appointments to be delivered in person at the Centre. Some work can be done remotely by agreement, and we are happy to discuss what that mix looks like. You will need to live within reasonable travelling distance of the Centre.
What you needCurrent membership of a CICA Member Association (for example CDAA), with demonstrated practice consistent with the 2026 CICA Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners and familiarity with the Australian Blueprint for Career DevelopmentKnowledge of the Goulburn Mulwaree region, or the ability to access, local labour market informationPrevious experience working with university students and genuine interest in creating opportunities for regional university studentsHigh-level interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with people one-on-one and to lead small groups and workshopsProven time management, administration and organisational skills, and the ability to use digital tools to support service deliveryDemonstrated capacity to work as part of a team and contribute to a positive team environmentCurrent NSW Working with Children Check, or the willingness and ability to obtain one
How to applySend your CV and a short cover letter addressing the above criteria to isabella.lesslie@cucgoulburn.edu.au.
For a position description, or to discuss anything about the role, please reach out to the email address above.