Enterprise & Employability Coordinator

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The Role

Macquarie University is recruiting for a new Enterprise & Employability Coordinator to effectively support Experiential Education initiatives conducted across the University landscape.

Reporting to the Manager Enterprise and Employability, this position serves a critical role within the Graduate Futures team. You will contribute to the alignment of the Universities academic and strategic goals by facilitating flagship programs for students such as Global Leadership Program (GLP), Professional and Community Engagement (PACE), MQ Microcredentials, and MQ Student Employment (MQSE). In this role, you will aim to ensure initiatives consistently put educational outcomes and employability of students at the forefront of programs. Your work with internal and external partners will help to enhance overall engagement in employability activities.  This includes various Academic staff members across Faculties, such as Deputy Deans Education and Employability, Associate Deans, Course Directors, and Unit Convenors. 

The role also entails rigorous co-ordination of compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to the Fair Work Act 2009, and navigating regulations set forth by TEQSA HESF, ESOS, and CRICOS standards. Your role will ensure the Graudate Futures team meets key policy and compliance obligations whilst also indentifying areas for process improvement and enhanced efficencies.

About Us

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) is the Chief Academic Officer of the University and is the member of the University Executive with overall responsibility for the planning, quality and delivery of education provided to Macquarie's undergraduate and graduate students.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) is responsible for the University’s educational endeavour across all aspects of the educational lifecycle, including pathways and access, curriculum and educational capability development, educational outcomes and graduate success, as well as the Macquarie University College.  The PVCE provides leadership in the development and implementation of strategies and programs to support the University’s education mission.

Macquarie is engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the staff benefits on offer.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter that outlines how you meet to the selection criteria below:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant area and/or equivalent relevant experience.

• Proven ability to streamline processes and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, particularly in a higher education context and evolving policy environment.

• Experience in facilitating interdisciplinary projects and initiatives centred on Enterprise and Employability, ensuring alignment with academic vision and administrative constraints.

•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. Proven ability to liaise with and provide support to academic staff, such as Deputy Deans Education and Employability, Associate Deans, Course Directors, and Unit Convenors.

• Demonstrated capability in supporting the development, implementation, and review of policies and procedures.

• Proven ability to stay abreast of current trends, research, and best practices within the field, and apply findings to program development and optimisation efforts.

Work hours may vary from time to time to accommodate business needs.

General Enquiries: Bill Egarchos, Talent Acquisition Consultant, [email protected]

Application Close: Sunday 5th January 2025, 11:59pm

*Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights. *

*We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date. *

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