About the Role
At Macquarie University, we’re committed to preparing students for success in a rapidly changing world. As the Enterprise and Employability Partner (Student Employment) within Graduate Futures, you’ll play a critical role in shaping programs that empower students to thrive in life and work.
You will contribute to the design, optimisation, and enhancement of programs and initiatives in education and employability, ensuring alignment with the University’s strategic objectives and the changing needs of students and stakeholders. You will connect with employers to promote opportunities for our students and build contribute to building our students employability skills through innovative offerings,
With our diverse collection of programs, the Graduate Futures team aims to support our students to have access to transformative experiences whilst at university. This is a role for someone who thrives on collaboration, insight, and impact.
What You Will Do
Shape and deliver impactful programs within student employment, using your expertise to design, refine, and optimise initiatives that drive student success.
Provide strategic advice and guidance, leveraging deep knowledge in Student Employment and Career and Leadership Development
Stay ahead of the curve, monitoring emerging trends and best practices to embed innovation and continuous improvement into everything you do.
Lead research and analysis to inform evidence-based decisions and ensure programs align with Faculty goals and objectives.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
Build and strengthen partnerships across industry, government, and community to enrich offerings and create meaningful experiential opportunities for students.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate (2-page maximum) cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria:
A tertiary qualification in a relevant field supporting expertise in student employment
Demonstrated experience in designing and optimising programs and initiatives.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to assess effectiveness and develop evidence-based recommendations.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to build relationships and provide advice to senior academic and professional staff
A proactive approach to staying informed on trends and applying insights to drive program innovation.
Role Specific Enquiries: Please reach out to Kate Maitland, Manager, Enterprise and Employability (Graduate Futures) kate.maitland@mq.edu.au
Applications Close: 7 December at 11:59pm
We reserve the right to progress or decline applications at our discretion and may close this advertisement prior to the listed closing date.
About Us
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.
Why work at Macquarie
We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.
Our prime location, we are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre. Not only are we close, take a look at our benefits on offer:
17% Superannuation
Subsidised onsite parking options
Flexible working options
Training and professional development
Onsite childcare facilities
Discounted health insurance (Medibank)
Onsite vacation care
Employee Assistance Program
Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre
Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
Applications Close:
07/12/2025 11:59 PM
A Place Where You Belong
At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.
Flexible Work
At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.