Careers Practitioner And Transition Officer | Full-Time Permanent

Details: As part of the Careers Team, you will provide targeted support to students who require advice and assistance with job seeking and career pathway planning and support students to successfully complete the ASbA program and into post-school options.
This will include supporting students with disabilities and diverse learning needs and identifying and supporting vulnerable students and young people at risk of disengaging from education or employment.You will work collaboratively with stakeholders including, students and their families, employers, college staff, training, and service providers, as well as national and local government departments, to support positive outcomes for students.
You will also be responsible for the growth of ASbAs across the college and be required to provide advice and information to executives and staff within the college.You will be skilled in managing and responding to individual needs of students and employers, while also having a strong understanding of the labour market trends and needs, to assist students in gaining appropriate experiences, skills, and knowledge to support their career pathways.The ideal candidate will be resourceful, passionate about working with students and young people and committed to improving job outcomes for their students.Eligibility/Other requirements: Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) - Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - DesirablesExperience in an administration and careers education role.First Aid Certificate or a willingness to undertake appropriate training (mandatory in some roles).Certificate IV or higher qualification e.g.
Career Development, Career Education, Employment Services, Training and Assessment.Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and google suite.Knowledge of school specific software including Sentral and Timetable or similar.Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
Selection for this position may be based on application and referee reports only.