The College is seeking an individual eager for a career transition, leveraging industry expertise to guide students in career counselling,. There will also be opportunities for support towards further study into a career practitioner role.

Position Description

• Individual career counselling for students including self-exploration and understanding of the student's strengths, abilities, values and interests to identify appropriate career and educational pathways in relation to Vocational Pathways
• Planning, implementation and review of Careers Education and Career Pathways in the College.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including parents, the Local Learning Employment Network, employers, community groups and RTOs
• Provision of job readiness training, including interview skills and resume preparation
• Supporting students with post-school pathway applications
• Provides career advisory services to students and parents or staff
• Oversee and provided the following; one-on-one careers counselling, course selection, Year 9 Morrisby program, Year 12 Interviews, MIPS Interviews, VTAC interviews, exits and pathways interviews, and work experience.
• Manage and oversee the Careers Department staffing and budget
• Manage the collection of destination data of exited students
• To take an active role in delivering support across the school as deemed appropriate in consultation with the Principal.

To apply please forward a cover letter and answers to the following Key Selection Criteria.

Key Selection Criteria

1. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to maintain comprehensive data on students
2. Demonstrated ability to undertake individual careers counselling for students and families
3. Capacity to coordinate the delivery of a range of careers support services
4. Demonstrated ability to lead school pathways and transition planning in Senior and Middle School to support students and parents
5. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain networks that enhance the provision of effective internal and external services for students

Department of Education Guidelines

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx