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Pathways Advisor

Federation University Australia
Ballarat, VIC
A$91,516-$92,516 p/a + up to 17% super
Education & Training → Student Services
Full-time
On-site

Posted 23 days ago


  • Federation TAFE - SMB Campus
  • Full-time, continuing appointment
  • HEW 6 - $91,516 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

About the role

The Pathways Advisor is responsible for delivering on the Victorian Early School Leaver Initiative, Career Advice Service with the Skills and Jobs Centre. Working closely with schools within the LGA to provide outreach and career advice for school-aged early school leavers to support secure transitions into, post-school education, training and employment pathways.

You will:

  • conduct sessions with clients identifying and advising of suitable training opportunities;
  • complete quarterly and annual reports on program KPI's, and participate in Community of Practice events;
  • develop relationships and networks and liaise effectively with relevant community organisations;

About you

You will have demonstrated experience in careers advisory or related field/s and the ability to provide vocational and careers guidance. In addition, you will have demonstrated presentation skills with the ability to deliver group workshops.

You will possess:

  • interpersonal and mentoring skills with the ability to communicate with individuals across all demographics;
  • the ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders, take initiative, work independently as well as an effective member of a team;
  • Microsoft Office software skills, in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and email; and
  • the ability to develop and maintain industry relationships and referral networks.

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 20 July 2025

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages

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If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific enquiries.

Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant.


About Federation University Australia

Ballarat, VIC, Australia
Education & Training
1001-5000 employees

As Australia’s leading regional university, the desire to transform lives, enhance communities and build a strong and sustainable university informs everything we do.

We became Federation University Australia in 2014 – a new entity bringing together almost 150 years of history making us as one of the oldest universities in Australia.

We have campuses in Victoria across Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland and the Wimmera, as well as vocational and trade education at our Victorian TAFE campuses.

We are a diverse community with over 18,500 domestic and international students, 1,650 staff and 118,000 alumni across Australia and the world.

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