About St Andrews Lutheran College

We are an independent College with a mission to strive for excellence in Christian Co-education. With over 1400 students from E-12 and located at the southern end of the Gold Coast, our employee community is a passionate and dedicated team who inspire and nurture confident young people. As employees, our College Mission of Celebrating the Gospel | Nurturing the Individual | Empowering Lifelong Learners is pivotal to our operation.

The Role

We now invite applications for a passionate and dedicated Student Pathways Advisor to join our dynamic team on a permanent basis from Monday, 14 July 2025. This is a part-time position (approximately 0.4-5 FTE), where you will play a pivotal part in guiding students to select their career pathway.

The Student Pathways Advisor role may be classified as either a Teacher or as a School Officer (without Teacher Qualifications) remunerated at School Officer Level 7 (depending on qualifications).

We are looking for a candidate with the experience and skills to:

Ensure that directions, developments and activities in careers, vocational education and training (VET), on and off campus academic opportunities are available to St Andrews students.

Provide career information and vocational advice to students and participate in careers for students and parents.

Develop and coordinate the College career education program (DESTINATIONS) and work with students to explore career options, develop a career plan, and make proactive career decisions that are based on their abilities, interests, work values, personality and external influences. Coordinate Pathways interviews with students and families (particularly Year 10 students in relation to SET Plans), and lead or arrange professional development as required for staff conducting SET Plan interviews.

Administer, manage and monitor students who leave our campus to participate in External Programs that provide students with a Nationally Recognised Qualification and a QCAA approved course. These include School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships and External Courses (e.g. TAFE Gold Coast and the Gold Coast Trades College).

Manage and supervise students following courses of study with the Schools of Distance Education.

The successful applicant will be required to have:

Demonstrated experience in a similar role.

Knowledge of the QCAA syllabus requirements for Year 11 and 12, and the Australian Curriculum.

Knowledge of the QCAA requirements in terms of QCE.

Knowledge of VET courses, school-based traineeships.

Knowledge of career pathway prerequisites and avenues.

Demonstrated high level organisational ability.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationship with students, staff, parents and the other community members.

Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication for a range of specific purposes and audiences.

Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate resources, set priorities and achieve outcomes.

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Information and Communication Technologies in pedagogical practice.

Demonstrated active contribution to extra-curricular programs.

Graduate Certificate or equivalent and appropriate and recognised qualification in the field of career development as outlined in the Professional Standards for Career Development Practitioners.

Please note: The successful applicant will have either, registration with the Queensland College of Teachers, and Professional qualifications in Education if appointed as Student Pathways Advisor (Teacher), or, possess a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card for paid employees before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government, if appointed as a School Officer (without Teacher Qualifications).

Application Instructions:

The ideal candidate will embody our values and actively contribute to our vibrant College community, fostering meaningful relationships across the College. To view the position description please see our website. If you believe your work ethic and mindset align with our opportunity, please submit your cover letter responding to the above criteria, and resume by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button now.

Applications close Monday, 31 March 2025 at 9am

Within two weeks of the closing date, the selection panels' decision will be communicated to successful applicants. Only those who have been interviewed will be contacted. Please refer to our College’s website Employment page for the "Employment Collection Notice." This notice will inform you, as an applicant of how St Andrews Lutheran College will handle the information collected from you, including your personal information and resume.

The College reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

Agency applications are respectfully declined.

St Andrews Lutheran College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students. All applicants are required to undergo a screening process and the successful applicant must comply with all College policies and procedure