Job Description Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 27/01/2032
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1451732
Selection Criteria Demonstrated high level capacity to provide advice and support to the school community on matters relating to careers, career pathways and educational pathways. Current knowledge of agencies, networks and community services related to careers, pathways and programs specifically for students at risk. Demonstrated high level ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and high-level interpersonal skills including a capacity to develop relationships with students, parents and other staff. Possess formal qualification in careers counselling and pathways coordination or other formal qualification relevant to the position. Role Fulltime Range 1-3 or 1-4 (depending on experience)
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services.
The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved.
This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy.
Responsibilities Core Responsibilities:
Assist in the coordination, delivery and administration of a range of career support services across the school. Advise the whole school community in best practices in Careers & Pathways. Support the pathways team in the course and subject selection activities. Provide professional counselling services to students and record all interviews in an electronic database. Provide expertise and advice for students regarding career options, courses, pathways, and vocations. Undertake Career Action Plan's interviews with Year 9, 10, 11 and 12 students. Run careers-based sessions via assemblies and in classes. Collaborate and liaise with the team regularly to improve the work-readiness of students. Coordinate and assist students with work placement opportunities. Manage and coordinate regular meetings with the Leaders. Develop links with agencies to organise mock interviews. Connecting at-risk students to short courses, training or employment opportunities. Deliver VTAC & Pathway materials and undertake VTAC & Pathway interviews with each Year 12 student. Target students for industry-based excursions, programs and guest speakers. Ensure knowledge and expertise are kept updated regarding career trends, workforce changes and job opportunities. Work collaboratively with parents, Wellbeing, Administration, Leadership teams and external organisations. Work with leaders to review practices and make recommendations for future planning. Participate actively in various Career events. Develop strong relationships with commercial partners, community organisations, and the employment sector. Provide advice and support to the school community on careers, career, and educational pathways. Engage with the Head Start program to support students access to appropriate apprenticeships and traineeship pathway opportunities. Provide support and assistance to students who have exited and follow-up tracking six months after exit. Be committed to lifelong learning and undertake appropriate professional development. Attend outside agency meetings such as Careers Practitioners Seminars. Act as a resource for students, staff, parents, community, employer groups, career and tertiary personnel. Support the training of new Career Practitioners on processes within the College. Provide feedback and knowledge to Assistant Principal's, leaders and teachers. Cooperate fully with requests by the Careers Development & Pathways Leader. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position.
Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments.
Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students.
DE Values The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.
Conditions of Employment This vacancy is to replace an employee on parental absence and is for a period of seven years or until the employee absent on leave returns to duty at the school.
Location Profile Fountain Gate Secondary College is located in the City of Casey in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
We provide high-quality education for the Narre Warren community in a safe, supportive and educationally challenging environment.
Other Information Written response to selection criteria is mandatory.
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