Director of Employability – Graduate Outcomes

Torrens University Australia

. Lead the University’s employability and graduate outcomes operational strategy, governance and performance framework .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeBrisbane • AustraliaEntry LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading employability strategies, workforce development, and graduate outcomes within higher education. Capable of leveraging data and partnerships to enhance career readiness and industry engagement while fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.

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Employability Strategy LeadershipData-Driven Decision MakingPartnership DevelopmentExecutive CommunicationChange Leadership

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Hard Skills

Workforce DevelopmentCurriculum DesignPerformance MeasurementGraduate Employment FrameworksProject ManagementChange ManagementCareer DevelopmentIndustry EngagementApplied LearningGraduate Transition Services

Soft Skills

CollaborationInnovationAccountabilityProfessional DevelopmentLeadership

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled Employability InitiativesLabour-Market IntelligenceQILT Insights

Certifications & Qualifications

Postgraduate Qualification in EducationPostgraduate Qualification in BusinessPostgraduate Qualification in ManagementCareer Development QualificationOrganisational Development Qualification

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationGraduate OutcomesEmployer SatisfactionIndustry BodiesProfessional AssociationsStudent LifecycleInternshipsMentoringWork-Integrated LearningComplex Organisation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the University’s employability and graduate outcomes operational strategy, governance and performance framework
Advise senior leaders on employability, graduate capability and emerging workforce trends
Drive institution-wide improvements in graduate employment, career readiness, industry engagement and employer satisfaction
Partner with Academic leadership to embed employability, professional skills and authentic industry learning across curriculum, assessment and the student lifecycle
Develop strategic partnerships with employers, industry bodies and professional associations to expand placements, internships, mentoring, projects and graduate opportunities
Oversee careers education, employability development and graduate transition services, including support during the first 12 months after graduation
Lead operational delivery, compliance and continuous improvement of placements, applied learning and work-integrated learning
Use graduate, employer and labour-market data, including QILT insights, to guide investment, measure performance and inform workforce priorities
Sponsor innovation, including AI-enabled employability initiatives, new technologies and scalable service models
Lead and develop the employability function, managing people, budgets, resources, performance, succession planning and organisational capability
Represent the University with external stakeholders and promote it as a preferred partner for industry collaboration
Foster a positive, inclusive and collaborative culture focused on accountability, innovation, professional development and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience leading employability, workforce development or student success strategies in a complex organisation
Ability to design and implement organisation-wide strategies and translate ambition into measurable outcomes
Executive communication and change leadership across multiple functions
Experience partnering with academic leaders to embed employability, professional skills and industry-connected learning within curriculum and assessment
Strong track record developing employer, industry, professional association or sector partnerships
Ability to use data, performance measures and labour-market intelligence to inform decisions and evaluate impact
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, including through other people managers
Postgraduate qualification in education, business, management or a related discipline, or equivalent executive experience
Qualifications in career development, organisational development, higher education, change management or project management well regarded
Higher education experience highly desirable
Strong understanding of graduate employment, future skills, curriculum design and employability frameworks
Willingness to travel between campuses and to external forums, employer sites and industry events as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working arrangements
Professional development and career progression opportunities
Study free in a course/degree related to your position
Access to internal opportunities to learn, grow and move across the organisation
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Accessibility support and reasonable adjustment process