Careers Engagement Consultant ACT

Canberra I I Part Time

Careers Engagement Consultant ACT

We are partnering with a respected professional membership body across Australia and New Zealand seeking a Careers Engagement Consultant to lead student and early‑career engagement across the ACT. This role plays a key part in inspiring future professionals by building strong relationships with universities, schools, and employers.

The Role

This is a hands-on, relationship-focused position responsible for promoting student programs, driving engagement at campus events, and representing the organisation across the ACT. Working independently day-to-day, you’ll support presentations, activations, and campaigns throughout the academic year.
This is a permanent part-time role (30 hours per week) with flexibility and variety, ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy and meaningful stakeholder work.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with universities, academics, student societies, schools, and employers.
Represent the organisation at career fairs, presentations, student events, and school visits across the ACT.
Promote and grow student membership through engaging conversations and on‑campus activity.
Coordinate a team of casual Student Representatives, including rostering, communication, and general oversight.
Deliver engagement campaigns and support the delivery of speaker programs and early careers initiatives.

Who You Are

Experienced in relationship management, campus recruitment, education liaison, or similar engagement roles.
Confident presenting to groups and engaging with students, educators, and senior stakeholders.
A proactive individual who enjoys working autonomously and managing a varied schedule.
Organised, adaptable, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities during busy academic periods.
Proficient with Microsoft Office; CRM experience is beneficial.
Holds a full driver’s licence and comfortable travelling to local schools and university campuses.

Why This Role?

Salary:$91,000 TRP (FTE) - pro‑rated 4 days
Part-time: 30 hours per week
High level of autonomy and ownership across the ACT
Opportunity to manage engagement initiatives and build strong networks across universities and schools
Supportive manager and collaborative national team

If this sounds like you, apply now or email Paris Delnawaz at paris@people2people.com.au for a confidential conversation.

Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.

Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.