Director of Employability and Graduate Outcomes
Core
Lead the University's strategic employability operations and drive a coordinated, institution-wide approach to improving graduate employment outcomes.
Role type
Senior leadership (Director)
Builds
Strategic partnerships with employers, industry bodies, and professional associations; operational employability portfolio; graduate transition services.
Domain
Higher Education / Workforce Development / Career Services
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Strategic planning, stakeholder management, partnership development, data analysis, curriculum design, team leadership, change management, labour market intelligence
Preferred skills
Postgraduate qualification in education, business, or management; higher education experience; understanding of graduate employment frameworks
Technologies
AI-enabled employability initiatives, QILT insights
Responsibilities
Lead operational strategy, governance, and performance framework; advise senior leaders on workforce trends; drive improvements in graduate employment and career readiness; partner with academic leadership to embed employability in curriculum; develop strategic partnerships; oversee careers education and graduate transition services; lead operational delivery of work-integrated learning; use data to guide investment and measure performance; lead and develop the employability function; represent the University with external stakeholders.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership
