Careers And Student Pathways Advisor 0.4 Fte 2024 To 0.6 Fte 2025

Careers and Student Pathways Advisor 0.4 FTE 2024 to 0.6 FTE 2025 Job posted: 25/06/2024
Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 15/07/2024
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1422392
Selection Criteria SC1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with student career pathways and the interconnect with meaningful student outcomes. 
SC2. Demonstrated capacity to engage students or industry with program models and manage program data in accordance with government and education policy. 
SC3. Experienced in advanced interventions in dealing with particularly complex cases that may require cross-profession or industry collaboration. 
SC4. Communication skills when engaging with various stakeholders and levels of management including a commitment to the DET values. 
SC5. Effective management of personal workload and motivation to deliver a program that rests across a large number of stakeholders, including student and support networks, schools and education systems, industry and workplace compliance and overarching state and Commonwealth regulations.
SC6. Demonstrated proficiency in data systems and analysis
Role The Careers and Student Pathways Advisor, delivering a critical management and support function using a student-centred approach. They will engage and support students from years 7 to 12. Reporting to the Student Services Manager and Head of School in charge of Pathways the Careers and Student Pathways Advisor will:
This role is currently 0.4 FTE role and will increase to 0.6 in 2025
Development and implementation of careers curriculum
Provide Subject selection and course counselling. 
Organise, implement and participate actively in various Career events. 
Provide expertise and advice for students with regard to options relating to careers, courses, pathways and vocations. 
Provision of job readiness training, including interview skills and resume preparation 
Responsibility for the Work Experience and Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) Placement programs, including compliance with legal requirements 
Lead and monitor students involved in the variety of programs offered including the visiting of students on industry placements. ¿ Support Year 10, 11 & 12 VET/SBAT and SWL programs. 
Deliver VTAC classroom application sessions
In collaboration with the sub-school teams establish a comprehensive transition program that includes post compulsory pathways and the development and implementation of policies and programs that enhance the transition of all students in the post compulsory years from school into other education and training pathways and/or employment 
Participate professionally in student career development and engagement programs, including CAPs, Course Selection, VTAC, SEAS, Scholarships and Strategic Partnership Access and Pathways programs. 
Provide advice and support to the school community on matters relating to careers, career pathways and educational pathways. 
Provide support and assistance to students who have exited (aged 15+) and follow-up tracking 6 months after exit. 
Provide professional counselling services to students and record all interviews in electronic database. 
Establish and maintain a Pathways and Careers Centre within the school and coordinate the distribution of careers literature through the school. 
In collaboration with the relevant Sub-School Team, the Student Service Leader and other relevant personnel including parents, manage the support and counsel students who wish to leave school into appropriate pathways. 
Provide reliable and appropriate careers, work, training, and further/higher education information to students. 
Arrange counselling for Unit 3/4 VCE students in regard to VTAC and further study options and the completion of VTAC forms.
Responsibilities Administration: Ensure knowledge and expertise are kept updated regarding career trends, workforce changes and job opportunities to assist students in gaining employment. 
Manage the Careers and Pathways and MIPS budgets and the allocation of funding in association with school policies 
Be committed to lifelong learning and undertake appropriate professional development. 
Assist in the Tracking the paths of post compulsory students. 
Maintain current resources and up-to-date information on career options. 
Organise careers activities at years 9, 10, 11 and 12 such as World Of Work Program, TIS , Expos, Tasters, Visiting Speakers etc. 
Ensuring that each Year 7 -12 student has a CAPS plan. 
Work with administration team to ensure students fees for VET are accurate and paid. 
File and maintain MOU information and sign off on student training plans. 
Compilation of VETis enrolments across the school (VCE/VM). 
Maintaining student record of VETis/ certificate course enrolments. 
Attendance at regional VET information meetings. 
Oversee and administer student withdrawals from VETis programs. 
Report back to the Senior School meetings re VET issues
Keep students and relevant staff updated on VETis issues and developments throughout the region 
To celebrate the success of students and teachers by producing articles and photographs for the school newsletter and magazine. 
To arrange appropriate awards and certificates to acknowledge student achievements. 
Liaise with RTOs regarding options for College students/re available programs, requirements, student attendance and results. 
Maintain a database and files of student and employer information eg. Career Expo. 
Be an active member of the local Careers association 
Monitor the destinations of exit-students
Networking:  Establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including parents, the Local Learning Employment Network, employers, community groups, RTOs and Headstart liaison 
Work collaboratively with parents, Wellbeing, Administration, Leadership teams and external organisations, to support students with transitions to further education, training or employment. 
Develop strong relationships with commercial partners, community organisations and the employment sector to the benefit of students. Liaise with employers and employment and community agencies.
Qualifications Required: Relevant experience in areas of education support, career support, teaching. 
Qualifications in careers counselling or willingness to undertake qualification in 2024/2025 
Working with Childrens Check
Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment The Department of Education and Training is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.
Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the Department's exemplar available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx
DE Values The Department's employees commit to upholding DET's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx
Other Information In 2025 the College has Year 7 to 10 cohorts. We will add a year level every year following. In 2025 the College adds the Year 10 Cohort.  Until 2026 teachers will have a higher than normal curriculum development role. This curriculum is developed in detail is shared and is collaborative in nature. As a College we prioritise developing the skills of our staff and students with observation measurement goal setting and improvement for all. We run a targeted coaching program and offer a leadership development pipeline for staff aspiring to school leadership and positions of responsibility. We offer flexible working arrangements to all staff including a working from home option. Applications should be constructed, and attached, as one document and saved as a PDF Applications should include your cover letter, CV, response to the Key Selection Criteria and a list of 3 relevant referees Conditions of Employment 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 A person is not eligible for employment in the Teaching Service unless that person meets the vaccination requirements on commencement in the position.
Location ProfileThe community of Greenvale has long-awaited its own a secondary school and is eager for it to be a success story: the secondary school of choice for local families and a school of which all in the community can be proud. The future of education for Greenvale is now here and students will be prepared for, and encouraged to dream, believe, and achieve.
Our school opened in 2022 and is growing steadily, living up to this ambition. In 2025, the College has Year 7 - 10 student cohorts. We will add a year level every year following. In 2025, the College adds the Year 10 cohort and commences our program planning for senior secondary options to ensure all students have excellent opportunities and outcomes after their schooling.
At Greenvale Secondary College, we focus on supporting individual students wherever they are at in their learning and social development, to ensure our students can feel successful and challenged to be their best. We offer extension and enrichment, as well as interventions and dedicated support for students who need it.
We have created a learning environment that is built on high expectations for all, where all students can belong and feel connected to their education and community.
Our school vision, mission and values were developed in partnership with the community and are:
Vision: We stay at the forefront of education to encourage the development of the whole student, providing them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed and become lifelong learners who are generous, active and informed citizens. Mission: We are on a mission to provide the best education we can for our students by partnering with our community and fostering the natural care and passion our staff have to make a difference. Values: Excellence: We relentlessly pursue excellence and achieve our best Leadership: We support and influence others to achieve more than they thought possible Respect: We respect others for who they are and value their opinions Teamwork: We work together to achieve our goals through trust and mutual support At Greenvale we are unrelentingly supportive and overwhelmingly positive with the growth of every individual student our absolute core focus. We want to create a learning environment that is built on high expectations for all, where all students are engaged in academic enrichment with a diverse and challenging curriculum, while ensuring they enjoy the caring and supportive environment in which they learn every day. This also means having a focus on student learning strengths including coaching and support for all staff and students.
Students will be exposed to a diverse and challenging curriculum including, English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Languages, Physical Education, Future Technologies, Visual and Performing Arts, Digital Media. As the College grows, this will expand to include Music, Food Studies, as well as offering academic enrichment subjects in all learning areas.
The College will also ensure we supplement students¿ learning with a wide range of co-curricular programs as well as encouraging them to get involved with the wider community.
Facilities In 2025 the College opens our brand new facilities which have been under construction throughout 2024. 
Administration and Learning Resource Centre building STEM building Learning Neighbourhood building Visual Arts Building Performing Arts and Physical Education building including a large indoor multi-court Sports Oval Staff carpark  Canteen Landscaped outdoor play and learning areas The College has a current student capacity of approximately 1100 students however we will grow into the capacity steadily as we add each Year Level cohort.

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