Careers Practitioner Es Level 1 - Range 4 ( Time Fraction Negotiable)

Job posted: 24/06/2024 Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan Job type: Full time / From 29/07/2024 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: 1422057 Job posted: 24/06/2024 Closes: 07/07/2024 Occupation: Education and Training Job duration: From 29/07/2024 Reference: 1422057 Occupation: Education and Training Salary Range: Salary not specified Work location: Melbourne | Southern MetropolitanSelection Criteria 1. KSC 1 Extensive knowledge and experience of Vocational Education and Training (VET), SWL, VPC and VCE Pathways in a school setting. 2. KSC 2 Demonstrated high level of oral and communication skills, including articulation of goals, intervention strategies, data collection, evaluation, interpersonal and high organisational skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team, to achieve school goals. 3. KSC 3 A proven ability to apply analytical, investigative and conceptual skills to the development of new and innovative projects. 4. KSC 4 Demonstrated experience in the use of current career development software packages including Work Expo, Career Tools, VTAC and the capacity to engage with the development of materials and resources for the online environment. KSC 5 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, including the demonstrated ability to deliver career development programs for Year 7 to Year 12 students 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. · Support the pathways team in the course and subject selection activities. · Provide expertise and advice for students regarding career options, courses, pathways, and vocations. · Undertake Career Action Plan interviews with Year 9, 10, 11 and 12 students, including at-risk students, Koorie students and students who may exit. · Run careers-based sessions via assemblies and in classes. · Collaborate and liaise with the VCE-VM and VPC team regularly to improve the work-readiness of students. · Coordinate and assist students with work placement opportunities using Work Expo. · Manage and coordinate regular meetings with the Senior School Leaders. · Develop links with agencies to organise mock interviews. · Connecting at-risk students to short courses, training, or employment opportunities. · Deliver VTAC & Pathways materials and undertake VTAC & Pathways interviews with each Year 12 student seeking tertiary further studies or employment. · Work collaboratively with parents, well-being, administration, leadership teams and external organisations to support students transitioning to further education, training, or employment. · Utilise networks to actively research new opportunities for Monterey Secondary College. · 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 (aged 15+) and follow-up tracking six months after exit. · Develop strong relationships with commercial partners, community organisations, and the employment sector to benefit students. · Assist with the Destination Data and follow-up tracking six months after exit. · Attend outside agency meetings such as Careers Practitioners Seminars & DVCEA meetings. · Participate in Parent/Teacher interviews, information, and course advice evenings for subject selection.  · Provide feedback and knowledge to Assistant Principals, leaders and teachers to ensure a collaborative approach to learning, ensure the success of careers-based programs and ultimately improve student outcomes. 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 (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via ****** 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: 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. Please ensure that your application includes: A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home) A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application. Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action. 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 Location Profile Monterey Secondary College is situated in Frankston North and services the areas of Karingal, Skye, Carrum Downs, Seaford, Frankston and Frankston North. Along with Aldercourt Primary and Mahogany Rise Primary, the schools form the Frankston North Schools Alliance as part of the Frankston North Education Plan (FNEP). The $26.2 million place-based education delivers life altering opportunities for families in the local community through a birth-to-adult model that breaks cycles of intergenerational disadvantage. The plan has seen increased investment in new facilities, resources and staff, centred around a partnership between the Schools, the Frankston City Council, the Department of Education and the Colman Foundation. Through this model, Monterey and its partner schools are at the centre of an ambitious, broad-reaching and life-changing community transformation that begins with high-quality education and achieves the plan¿s vision that ¿every child and family is successful in learning and life¿. Through the plan, Monterey Secondary College has undergone a period of rapid positive-transformation, as documented in The Age newspaper, in December 2021. ( https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/former-struggle-school-stuns-with-two-year-turnaround-20211219-p59irm.html ) Staff and student culture has turned around, setting a stable foundation for the ongoing success of the College. This transformation makes Monterey Secondary College a fantastic school for any ambitious educator to grow and develop themselves, with the support, mentoring and guidance of a successful leadership team. As a growing and eimproving school Monterey offers a unique opportunity for school leaders. Being a part of Monterey¿s turnaround journey offers a unique opportunity for ambitious and highly effective school leaders to develop skills and capabilities, quickly broaden the scope and impact of their roles and accelerate their development as highly effective school change-makers. In 2021 Monterey Secondary College opened the Centre of Excellence, with high quality Teaching and Learning across all domains and a select entry Sport and Health Sciences stream, the Silvertop Sports Science Academy. Multiple partners have been engaged to provide extended learning programs and opportunities both before, during and after the school day. Purposefully designed, resource- rich, flexible spaces incorporating indoor and outdoor learning areas exist across the school and will continue to be built and developed. These state-of-the-art facilities are utilised to deliver engaging curriculum and programs. A strong and meaningful transition program ensures a smooth and seamless flow through the Frankston North Education Precinct for local students, whilst partnerships, outreach and further transition programs support student enrolments from primary schools outside of the precinct and within the College enrolment zone. Monterey Secondary College fosters a highly positive learning environment that successfully caters to a diverse student cohort and accommodates all with a range of pathways and programs. The College recognises that students have specific learning needs and make progress at different rates. The challenges of becoming a lifelong learner, pursuing further study, successfully entering the workplace and being a responsible member of society face all students. The school assists students and staff to meet these challenges and be not only responsible individuals who are able to relate to family, friends and colleagues, but informed citizens, who understand and contribute to the community in which they live and the wider world around them. The Frankston North Education Plan will deliver community transformation in Frankston North and maintains an unrelenting focus on improving outcomes through high quality teaching and learning. Monterey Secondary College seeks staff to join their team who share this passion and are genuinely committed to working with young people in the school and aspire to the vision of the Frankston North Education Plan, that ¿Every child and family is successful in learning and life.¿ Role The Careers Practitioner will develop and maintain high delivery standards, implementation, monitoring and review of Careers and Careers Education Programs and ensure all DET accountability for careers, transition and pathway programs are met. In addition, they will cultivate relationships and external partnerships to support students as they transition from secondary education. To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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