WORK EXPERIENCE ADMINISTRATION & CAREER COUNSELLOR Job posted: 05/06/2024
Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 15/07/2024
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1419152
Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated high level of written and oral communication skills with an ability to relate effectively and sensitively with a range of stakeholders.
SC2 Experience and knowledge of DE Victoria Work Experience Program, VCE, VET and Tertiary pathways.
SC3 Demonstrated excellent organisational and office management skills in the provision of high-level support to staff and students, including the ability to work effectively within a team environment and independently.
SC4 Demonstrated problem solving and time management skills.
SC5 Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills including the capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with parents/carers, students, colleagues and the wider school community.
Role The Work Experience Administrator and Careers Counsellor will support the Careers and Pathways Coordinator in work experience administration and career counselling.
Responsibilities Work Experience Administration - Assist students to find work experience positions, ensuring preparedness of students
- Liaise with employers to secure work experience positions
- Provide support to students and employers during placements
- Promote the work experience programs of the School to both students and employers
Pathways Counselling - Work with and support the Careers Coordinator in counselling of Year 12 students
- Provide effective careers counselling on suitable pathway options to all students
- Liaise with Student Learning Coordinators, the Wellbeing Team and other staff in counselling at-risk students
- Support the Careers Team in conducting Year 10 pathways in subject selections
- Maintain accurate student pathways counselling records
Career Counselling of early-exited and exited students - Contribute to exit counselling to meet the requirements/regulations of the National Youth Participation Program in ensuring that early exiting students have long-term pathways knowledge and support for self-directed decision making
- Maintain up-to-date records of all student exits
- Assist in tracking student exit destinations and provide accurate data to relevant School stakeholders
Professional Knowledge and Practice - Keep up to date with relevant careers education, industry information and tertiary developments, e.g. ACCE, CDAA, VET, VCAA, VTAC, VCE, VCE (VM), University and TAFE information sessions
- Maintain professional practice and growth through attendance at Career Practitioner seminars of tertiary institutions, IELLEN, Yarra Careers Group etc.
Support other duties as requested by the Principal/Business Manager. 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:
Applicants must address the selection criteria but should also include a covering letter outlining their skills and experience relevant to this position.
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 Melbourne High School is a State Government academic high school for boys in years 9 to 12 with a current enrolment of 1379. Opening in 1905 it was Victoria¿s first state secondary school and moved to its current site in South Yarra in 1927. It is one of four academic select entry Victorian Government schools in Melbourne. Entry is by an examination in year 8. Boys from any school in the state, or outside Victoria, may seek admission. There is also a smaller intake by application and interview at years 10 and 11.
Students in years 9 and 10 undertake a course of core subjects (English, mathematics, science, history, geography, physical education, art, music, and languages ¿ Indonesian, Japanese, French and German) and have a choice of electives. An extensive range of VCE studies across all learning areas is offered to students in years 11 and 12. A health and personal development course also operates at all levels. The school operates on a 10-day timetable of 7 x 43 minute periods per day.
The school places special emphasis on its co-curricular program. Years 9 and 10 students spend a week at the Outdoor Education Centre at Millgrove in the Yarra Valley. Sport is compulsory at all levels. The music and drama programmes are extensive and include the house choral competition in March, Winter Concert, musical and drama productions (generally conducted in cooperation with the MacRobertson Girls¿ High School) and the whole school Speech Night at the end of the year. Students are also encouraged to form their own special interest clubs. There are many opportunities for student leadership at all levels.
In addition to government funding the School seeks voluntary contributions from parents.
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