Career Development Consultant

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Griffith University is hiring two fixed-term Career Development Consultants to December 2026, onsite at Nathan or Gold Coast, with flexible full-time or part-time arrangements. You will join a collaborative team embedding career development across the student journey, delivering counselling and working with academics to boost employability. Requirements include postgraduate qualifications in Career Development or Career Counselling recognised by the Careers Industry Council of Australia and proven experience in career interventions, job search strategies, networking and interview coaching. Direct student engagement and inclusive practice are essential. How to apply: submit a cover letter addressing About you and qualifications, indicate preferred status and campus, attach a CV with contact details, note Australian work rights and no sponsorship; a criminal history check will be conducted.

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

Help students achieve their career goals and transition successfully into employment.

Join a skilled, creative and collaborative team committed to embedding career development across our work with students, academic colleagues and industry partners.  You will help shape career development learning initiatives across the University and contribute to innovative strategies that support Griffith students to become graduates of influence. 

• Provide expert career counselling and career development support, helping students make informed career decisions and successfully transition into employment.
• Design and deliver impactful career development programs, workshops and curriculum-integrated learning that enhance employability and graduate outcomes.
• Equip students with practical career management skills, including job search strategies, networking, applications and interview preparation.
• Partner with academic staff and industry stakeholders to embed career development across the student experience and ensure initiatives remain relevant and industry-informed.
• Contribute to innovative career education strategies that support Griffith students to become graduates of influence and achieve their career goals.
• Use direct student engagement and insights to continuously improve services, programs and career interventions as part of a collaborative, high-performing team committed to student success.

About you

Direct engagement with students is central to ensuring our services and initiatives remain relevant, targeted and meaningful.

Your experience as a qualified career development professional, with proven capability in career interventions such as career counselling, career decision making, job search strategies, networking, interview coaching and deliver career development content into curriculum will see you succeed in this role.  

This is an exciting opportunity for a community-minded professional who is passionate about student engagement, inclusion and creating positive campus experiences.

What we can offer
We have 2 fixed-term positions (until 18/12/2026) – Full-time or part time (as a job share arrangement is also suitable). Primary campus can be based at either Brisbane South (Nathan) or Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

Salary Range
HEW Level 8 salary range $117,579 - $132,273 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be $137,567 – $154,759 per annum 

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Qualifications

Postgraduate qualifications in Career Development, Career Counselling, Career Education that meets the Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners and is recognised by the Careers Industry Council of Australia (CICA); together with relevant professional experience and demonstrated specialist expertise in career development, including the ability to apply contemporary career development theory and practice. 

Additional Information

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities.
• Some mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment.
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.

Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information, please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (no more than 2 pages, referring to the About you and qualifications sections above). For further information please review the Position Description.
• List your preference for full-time or part-time and primary campus (Nathan or Gold Coast).
• Curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have Australian work rights and successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.  Sponsorship is not available for these positions.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Rebecca Holmes, Manager, Operations - Student Experience and Employability on email: [email protected]

Closing date: 12th August 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.