Careers Pathway Leader Es1-4 (Ongoing)

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: 1448941 Location Profile Melbourne Girls' College is an innovative learning community that believes every student can lead and achieve. We invest in every student's academic and personal needs to ensure we have growth for all. Our vision focuses on the development of: - Personal, social and emotional wellbeing - Creating global citizens, ethical leaders with a sense of stewardship for the future - Academic growth, including in the areas of Science Technology Engineering Art and Mathematics (STEAM) - Sporting endeavours, particularly in rowing and aerobics - Artistic endeavours, particularly in performance, visual arts and music - Social endeavours, particularly in the promotion of diversity, sustainability and philanthropy. Excellence - We value the pursuit of excellence in our achievements and aspirations while always striving to give our best. Teamwork - We know we can achieve so much more when we work and learn collaboratively. Diversity - We are a richer community when we are authentically inclusive, embrace difference and promote creativity and innovation. Melbourne Girls' College (MGC) was established in 1994 on the original site of Richmond Secondary College, which was closed in 1992. The College was envisaged as an innovative and exemplary environment for girls' education. From humble beginnings of 300 students, today the College has flourished and grown to become a vibrant community of over 1400 students. We continue to honour the original vision of our founders and are proud of our reputation as a creative, safe and supportive place of learning characterised by academic excellence, teamwork and diversity. The college has students coming from diverse backgrounds and over 60 nationalities including a strong International Students Program. The staffing profile of Melbourne Girls' College is made up of a College Principal, 3 Assistant Principals, 7 Leading Teachers, 6 Learning Specialists, 81.63 Teachers, 24.37 Education Support staff, and a Business Manager. In our short history, our reputation for excellence has grown so much that demand for enrolments exceeds available places. One reason for this is that MGC has consistently performed well in terms of academic excellence and university entry as well as in vocational pathways, reflecting our broad, inclusive and rigorous educational approach. We are proud of our diverse school community and our ability to support every student within our school community to achieve best outcomes. We have built a culture that values the voice and influence of our students and understands the importance of providing tailored pathways for each and every student. While our academic achievements are a publicly recognised strength of Melbourne Girls' College, we are equally committed to the personal, social and emotional wellbeing of our students. We recognise the intrinsic link between wellbeing and effective learning and have adopted a whole-school approach to wellbeing based on the Visible Wellbeing Framework. The college's house program creates a sense of belonging, and fosters enthusiasm, teamwork and leadership across a range of activities including annual swimming and athletics inter-house competitions. In addition to the sporting competitions, there are competitions in music, art, debating, chess, and public speaking. The college prioritises and celebrates success and growth in the whole person and MGC has a strong focus on sporting endeavours, particularly in rowing, aerobics, dance, and other school sporting programs. The college invests in creative, artistic endeavours and experiences for students, particularly in the performing and visual arts and MGC has a thriving Australian Airforce Cadets program. The Sustainability Collective and environment projects are well known in the local and wider community. In recent years MGC has developed a range of new facilities, ranging from a STEAM centre, and now a 400 seat Performing Arts Centre to serve both the school and the wider community.  Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of career development theory and practice and demonstrated ability to apply this to the development and delivery of course, careers and pathways counselling and programs within a secondary educational environment. SC2 Demonstrated highly developed organisational, communication (verbal, written & IT skills) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. SC3 Demonstrated ability to deliver career development programs for Year 7 to Year 12 students. SC4 Demonstrated capacity working with young people and communities, providing advice and support on matters relating to careers and educational pathways, together with current knowledge of agencies, networks and community services related to careers and pathways programs. SC5 Demonstrated experience in the use of career development software packages and the capacity to engage with the development of materials and resources for the online environment. Role Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.  Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers. Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives. An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher. ResponsibilitiesProvide careers counselling to students and their familiesCommunicate careers information to studentsSupport with course selection processes and information eveningsMaintain appropriate student records, ensuring confidentiality and communicate effectively with other staffGather, analyse and utilise data to advise on and evaluate school programs in terms of careers and pathways support for studentsCoordinate the Morrisby report process, Mock interviews and University ApplicationsSupport teachers to deliver careers curriculum to junior and middle years studentsAttend local Careers network meetingsRecruit, manage and build connections with Alumni The applicant should have a qualification in the above area (or have the capacity to undertake further study), and be highly computer literate and ensure a high level of administration skills.Provide advice and information to students and their families on: tertiary selection (course and subject), career choice, tertiary applications (VTAC), open days at tertiary institutions, transition from school to work or further study.Liaise with employers and organise the Work Experience Program.Design and implement training for the students to enable them to research a wide range of careers and make informed decisions about possible career pathways.Investigate and initiate pathway opportunities for students, including participation in parent meetings and exit interviews.To work with the Year 10,11 & 12 Co-ordinators/Year Level Leaders in relation to course selection, including providing advice around VET, VCE-VM and VCE.Coordinate and oversee enrolment and attendance in VET programs, including participation in cluster meetingsMaintain and develop career resources and a Careers website accessible to students.Design and implement a Careers education program for the students with support from appropriate teaching staff.To co-ordinate the Careers week and similar programs for the College.To liaise with external community resources and make the relevant links.To keep up to date on the development of policy and responses to government policies.Responsible for administrative duties appropriate to the position; organising payments and budget monitoring etc.Monitor, co-ordinate and track destination data, including students who exit prior to completion of Year 12Other duties as directed by Principal/Business Manager if required. * Please note: this person will be required to email, take and make phone calls and provide advice at the end of the year during the vacation break to students at Melbourne Girls' College. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.The Department of Education 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. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability.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: The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department'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 department values is available at: The Careers Program at Melbourne Girls' College aims to embed into the wider curriculum, the skills and knowledge that our students will need to navigate the future world of work, and to understand their own narrative within their wider systems. Melbourne Girls' College provides careers education, rather than simply giving advice. As the Careers Pathway Leader, working as part of a team, you will provide comprehensive career information to families and students on options for their future. All students are supported through the transition from school to further study, training or the workplace. Students have access to up-to-date, timely and helpful careers resources online, including career exploration; tips; news; updates and information on the tertiary application process. Melbourne Girls' College teachers work closely with our Careers Pathway Leaders to run varied career education activities and information sessions throughout the year. They support students to build the skills, knowledge and capabilities to commence their career pathway and develop a rewarding career and life experience. At Melbourne Girls' College we encourage all students to undertake work experience, and it is an important part of our program. Our students do these placements in a wide range of industries and workplaces. The Careers Pathway Leaders will build relationships with alumni and parents to assist current students with career-related activities. This might include speaking at careers events or providing placements for experience. 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
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