Director of Employability and Graduate Outcomes

Who we are

AtTorrens University Australiamaking a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives families communities and the world.Thatswhywereon a mission to increase access to higher education so learners from allwalks of lifecan chase their dreams.

Just like our students our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us we give you the freedom to be bold creative and courageous with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best.Wevebuilt a culture that celebrates community collaboration and innovation where people love what they do.

Whatsthe job

As theDirector of Employability and Graduate Outcomesyoulllead the Universitys strategic employability operations and drive a coordinated institution-wide approach to improving graduate employment outcomes. Working collaboratively across Academic Student ExperienceGrowthand Industry Engagement functionsyoullalign strategy servicespartnershipsand data to support students throughout their journey-from career preparation and industry engagement to graduate transition.

Youlldesignimplementand continuously enhance the Universitys employability operating model ensuring employability is embedded throughout the student lifecycle rather than delivered as a standalone service.You willprovide strategic input across curriculum-embedded employability workforce and labour market intelligence and industry engagementas well asdrivestudent engagement with industry while leading the Universitys operational employability portfolio.

Youlllead initiatives that strengthen student career development expand applied learning and industry opportunities build employer partnerships and supportgraduate transitionincludingduring the first twelve months after completing their studies. While graduate employment outcomes are a shared institutional responsibilityyoullown the operational support governance performance frameworkpartnershipsand continuous improvementto enhance these outcomes over time.

Principal accountabilities include (but are not limited to):

• Lead the Universitys employability and graduate outcomesoperationalstrategygovernanceand performance framework.

• Advise senior leaders on employability graduatecapabilityand emerging workforce trends.

• Drive institution-wide improvements in graduate employment career readiness industryengagementand employer satisfaction.

• Partner withAcademic leadership tosupportembeddingemployability professional skills and authentic industry learning across curriculumassessmentand the student lifecycle.

• Develop strategic partnerships with employers industrybodiesand professional associations to expand placements internships mentoringprojectsand graduate opportunities.

• Oversee careers education employabilitydevelopmentand graduate transition services including support during the first 12 months after graduation.

• Lead the operational delivery compliance and continuous improvement of placements applied learning and work-integrated learning.

• Use graduateemployerand labour-market data including QILT insights to guide investment measure performance and inform future workforce priorities.

• Sponsor innovation including AI-enabled employability initiativesnew technologiesand scalable service models.

• Lead and develop a high-performing employability function managing people budgets resources performance successionplanningand organisational capability.

• Represent the University with external stakeholders and promote its position as a preferred partner for industry collaboration.

• Foster a positiveinclusiveand collaborative culture focused on accountability innovation professionaldevelopmentand continuous improvement.

Who you are

• A senior leader with experience leading employability workforcedevelopmentor student success strategies in a complex organisation.

• A strategic thinker and systems leader who can design and implement organisation-wide strategies and translate ambition into measurable outcomes.

• An influential executive communicator who can build alignment and deliver change across multiple functions without relying solely on direct authority.

• An experienced partner to academic leaders with the ability to embed employability professional skills and industry-connected learning within curriculum and assessment.

• A relationship builder with a strongtrack recordof developing employer industry professionalassociationor sector partnerships.

• Comfortable using data performancemeasuresand labour-market intelligence to inform decisions evaluate impact and improve organisational performance.

• An inclusive coaching-oriented people leader with experience leading multidisciplinary teams including through other people managers.

• A postgraduate-qualified professional in education businessmanagementor a related discipline or with equivalent executive experience. Qualifications in career development organisational development higher education changemanagementor project management will be well regarded.

• Higher education experience is highly desirable along with a strong understanding of graduate employment future skills curriculumdesignand employability frameworks.

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This is a full-time leadership position with hybrid work flexibility. The role may be based at one of our Torrens University campuses with occasional travel between campuses and to external forums employer sites and industry events as.

Why join us

Boldmodernand agilewereAustralias fastest-growing university going from 164 students in 2014 to 40000 alumni across 115 countries and 2000 staff 2020 Australian Financial Review named us one of the countrys most innovative companies. As we continue toestablishourselves as a truly global university we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate peopleyoullfind endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminateon the basis ofrace colour religion age ethnicity gender identity sexual orientation disability or any other protected characteristic.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

What we offer:

We support your personal passionsdevelopmentand wellbeing to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australiayoullbenefitfrom:

• Study free in a course/degree related to your position

• B Corp certified university values driven and purpose led

• Access to internal opportunities - Be supported to learngrowand move across the organisation

Hiring process

We aim to provide you with the information you need at each stage of this process to help you present your best self.

If you have any accessibility requirements please contactusatyourcareer@ for confidential support. We are committed to ensuringan equitable barrier-free application process and have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you throughout the recruitment process.

To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australiaa great placeto work visit to hear from you.

Job reference: R30961

Applications for this role will close onFriday18thSeptember.

Please note we may close applications earlier should a suitable candidate beidentified. You can expect to hear from our Talent Acquisition team after this date with updatesregardingyour application.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process please contact our Human Resources Department at

Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1