Careers and Student Pathways Advisor 0.6 FTE

Role

he Careers and Student Pathways Advisor, delivering a critical management and support function using a student-centred approach. They will engage and support students from years 7 to 12. Reporting to the Student Services Manager and Head of School in charge of Pathways the Careers and Student Pathways Advisor will:

Careers Pathways:

Development and implementation of careers curriculum

Provide Subject selection and course counselling. 

Organise, implement and participate actively in various Career events. 

Provide expertise and advice for students with regard to options relating to careers, courses, pathways and vocations. 

Provision of job readiness training, including interview skills and resume preparation 

Responsibility for the Work Experience and Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) Placement programs, including compliance with legal requirements 

Lead and monitor students involved in the variety of programs offered including the visiting of students on industry placements. ¿ Support Year 10, 11 & 12 VET/SBAT and SWL programs. 

Deliver VTAC classroom application sessions

In collaboration with the sub-school teams establish a comprehensive transition program that includes post compulsory pathways and the development and implementation of policies and programs that enhance the transition of all students in the post compulsory years from school into other education and training pathways and/or employment 

Participate professionally in student career development and engagement programs, including CAPs, Course Selection, VTAC, SEAS, Scholarships and Strategic Partnership Access and Pathways programs. 

Provide advice and support to the school community on matters relating to careers, career pathways and educational pathways. 

Provide support and assistance to students who have exited (aged 15+) and follow-up tracking 6 months after exit. 

Provide professional counselling services to students and record all interviews in electronic database. 

Establish and maintain a Pathways and Careers Centre within the school and coordinate the distribution of careers literature through the school. 

In collaboration with the relevant Sub-School Team, the Student Service Leader and other relevant personnel including parents, manage the support and counsel students who wish to leave school into appropriate pathways. 

Provide reliable and appropriate careers, work, training, and further/higher education information to students. 

Arrange counselling for Unit 3/4 VCE students in regard to VTAC and further study options and the completion of VTAC forms.

Responsibilities

Administration:

Ensure knowledge and expertise are kept updated regarding career trends, workforce changes and job opportunities to assist students in gaining employment. 

Manage the Careers and Pathways and MIPS budgets and the allocation of funding in association with school policies 

Be committed to lifelong learning and undertake appropriate professional development. 

Assist in the Tracking the paths of post compulsory students. 

Maintain current resources and up-to-date information on career options. 

Organise careers activities at years 9, 10, 11 and 12 such as World Of Work Program, TIS , Expos, Tasters, Visiting Speakers etc. 

Ensuring that each Year 7 -12 student has a CAPS plan. 

Work with administration team to ensure students fees for VET are accurate and paid. 

File and maintain MOU information and sign off on student training plans. 

Compilation of VETis enrolments across the school (VCE/VM). 

Maintaining student record of VETis/ certificate course enrolments. 

Attendance at regional VET information meetings. 

Oversee and administer student withdrawals from VETis programs. 

Report back to the Senior School meetings re VET issues

Keep students and relevant staff updated on VETis issues and developments throughout the region 

To celebrate the success of students and teachers by producing articles and photographs for the school newsletter and magazine. 

To arrange appropriate awards and certificates to acknowledge student achievements. 

Liaise with RTOs regarding options for College students/re available programs, requirements, student attendance and results. 

Maintain a database and files of student and employer information eg. Career Expo. 

Be an active member of the local Careers association 

Monitor the destinations of exit-students

Networking:

 Establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including parents, the Local Learning Employment Network, employers, community groups, RTOs and Headstart liaison 

Work collaboratively with parents, Wellbeing, Administration, Leadership teams and external organisations, to support students with transitions to further education, training or employment. 

Develop strong relationships with commercial partners, community organisations and the employment sector to the benefit of students. Liaise with employers and employment and community agencies.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

Applicants 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 ).

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:

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:

Other Information

In 2025, the College has Year 7 - 10 student cohorts. We will add a year level every year following. In 2025, the College adds the Year 10 cohort.

Until 2026 teachers will have a higher than normal curriculum development role. This curriculum is developed in detail, is shared and is collaborative in nature.

As a College, we prioritise developing the skills of our staff and students, with observation, measurement, goal setting and improvement for all. We run a targeted coaching program and offer a leadership development pipeline for staff aspiring to school leadership and positions of responsibility. 

We offer flexible working arrangements to all staff including a working from home option.

Applications should be constructed, and attached, as one PDF document.

Applications (single document) should include your cover letter, CV, response to the Key Selection Criteria and a list of 3 relevant referees.

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

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