Vet Coordinator & Careers Counsellor

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Full time / From 15/07/2024 - 19/06/2026 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: 1420918 Selection Criteria (Please address each selection criteria separately) KSC1: Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills. KSC2: Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students and parents. KSC3: Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to the careers counsellor position. KSC4: A commitment to professional learning and growth. KSC5: Demonstrated ability to promote, plan and implement a careers program. Role 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. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs. 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. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management. The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations. This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management. 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. Responsibilities Contribute to the development of a whole school approach to encourage effective student pathways planning, including Work Experience, VET and Year 7-9 Careers programs. Work with the sub-school and Leadership Teams to develop, initiate and implement a range of programs and strategies that respond to the needs of students and their families. Undertake needs assessments, assist students to identify their work-related interests, skills, knowledge and values. Oversee administration of relevant data and systems including VET, VTAC and Career Portfolios. Develop community partnerships to strengthen student and parent understanding of pathways options. Work within the whole school community to provide careers, course and pathway information and support to students and their families. Promote student and family engagement within the school. Provide career and course counselling to individuals and groups of students. Conduct school based meetings with students and parents. Develop links that encourage outside agencies if and where appropriate, to become involved within the school to assist students and their families. Model to all members of the school community, effective communication skills and positive relationship-building with students and their families. To keep abreast of developments in VET in Schools Programs, promote VET to students and parents, and liaise with the VET Cluster to ensure that necessary administrative processes are completed. Other Duties · Ensure discretion and confidentiality are always maintained. · Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. · Undertake other duties as may be deemed necessary by Principal and Business Manager, in line with role classification. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. A written response to each selection criteria (no more than one A4 page per criteria) should be submitted, along with a cover letter, resume and the names and contact details of at least three referees. Please note that the school will want to contact your current or former Principal and/or immediate past employer: please arrange for them to be available as a referee. a resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address, email address and contact number)  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. University High School is a large inner-city secondary school, catering to the local area including Parkville, Carlton and the Melbourne CBD. The school has a long and proud history of providing outstanding educational opportunities to its diverse local community. Our students, and our families, are the heart and soul of our school. In 2024 we have approximately 1900 students enrolled, approximately 150 of whom are in the specialist science program for Year 11 and 12 students, Elizabeth Blackburn Sciences. This is a select-entry program, but UHS itself is a neighbourhood, not a select-entry, school. In 2024, the school is in the third year of a new Strategic Plan and a new leadership structure, with a strong focus on student relationships and connection to school; and on emphasising student learning growth through responsive teaching. The school's values have recently been redefined. They are: Curiosity: We are open to new ideas about the world and each other. We seek to learn, explore and understand. Kindness: We treat each other and our world with respect, humanity and empathy. Excellence: We uphold high standards, challenging ourselves to grow in all we do. We persevere and show resilience to be our best. Connection: We know that we are stronger together. We work to ensure that all belong equally in our community. Students are expected to engage with all aspects of the formal curriculum and recognition is given to both outstanding achievement and to positive participation. The co-curricular program caters for a wide range of student interests and abilities and student participation at all levels is fostered. Student voice and leadership is embraced within the school and at all levels through a variety of forums. The school's curriculum encompasses the breadth of Domain learning areas with students undertaking a wide choice of subjects. A focus on breadth of experience permeates Years 7-9 whilst individual pathways and choice are the core at the senior level. Year 9 students participate in The Galileo Program, an enquiry-based program that encourages the development of life-long learning skills through a rich inquiry and community-based curriculum for one term of the year. Year 8 students participate in a Renaissance Program with the principles of ethical, creative and critical thinking at its core. Strong community links are an essential part of all of the programs that exist within the school. Staff work in collaborative teams through domains, program areas and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). A wide range of professional development opportunities, in both internal and external contexts, are available to all staff. 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 (the department) 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 ). Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the department. Mobile: 0477 726 801 or email on:  ****** DE Values 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: 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: 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 1282 jobs are currently listed for Schools (Government) Job type:Full time / From 15/07/2024 - 19/06/2026#J-18808-Ljbffr