Hampton Park Secondary College – Hampton Park VIC
To provide relevant and timely career support services to services to college students.
Key Responsibility Areas
Are you passionate about inspiring young people to discover their strengths, explore future possibilities, and confidently pursue their aspirations?
At Hampton Park Secondary College, we believe every student deserves the knowledge, skills and opportunities to create a meaningful and successful future. Guided by our Strategic Plan, we are committed to delivering an innovative and high-impact Years 7-12 Careers and Pathways program that empowers students to explore diverse opportunities, build career management capabilities, make informed decisions, and successfully transition to further education, training, and employment. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a whole-school approach to career development, making a lasting difference in the lives of young people.
Ensure career development programs align with College priorities, curriculum expectations, and best-practice approaches to career education
Develop and embed a comprehensive careers curriculum across Years 7-12, with authentic links to Victorian Curriculum 2.0 and Careers Education
Map, document and regularly review career development education across the Years 7-12 curriculum
Support teachers to explicit teach engaging career lessons developed to align to our College's instructional model, suitable for embedding in Years 7-12 curriculum
Integrate employability skills, career management competencies, and workplace readiness into curriculum programs and design relevant assessments
Work collaboratively across the College to support staff in the effective delivery of the Careers Education Framework, Work Education, and Pathways Planning programs
Collaborate with Domain Leaders to embed career education into curriculum and/or assessment where relevant
Monitor implementation, identify barriers, gather stakeholder feedback, and drive continuous improvement in career development initiatives
Coordinate the delivery of a range of career support services across the school involving a range of work areas: careers counselling; Year 7 & 8 'Career Exploration'; Year 9 'Career Insight' and Morrisby; Year 10 'Steps to Success' and work experience program; Year 11 and 12 career and pathways programs; VTAC, Equity Schemes and Scholarships; Career Action Plans, Subject and Course Counselling, case management of students at risk and transition from school exemptions and exits
Apply sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in developing best practice principles for the career education program, including the development, review and implementation of processes and policies
Undertake research and analysis within the careers and pathways portfolio, consistent with the school's objectives
Interpret and analyse data to inform and provide authoritative advice to the leadership team
Disburse current, valid, and reliable information in all practices, abiding by the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA), school policy, child safe, Department of Education Structured Workplace Learning and Work Experience mandated rules, OHS protocols relating to Structured Workplace Learning and Work Experience, liaising with line management regarding queries, complaints and safety concerns,



discrimination and Work Protected Insurance claims
Coordinate and support the team during the course counselling / subject selection process
Provide professional counselling services to students and record all interviews in electronic data base
Provide expertise and advice for students regarding options relating to careers, courses, pathways and vocations
Coordinate and undertake Career Action Plan interviewing with Year 9-12 students, including students in out of home care, indigenous students and students with additional needs
Develop and present career-based sessions to students via assemblies
Develop and present to parents/carers the objectives of the careers program at the College
Collaborate and liaise with the senior school team regularly, to improve the work-readiness of students
Coordinate and assist students with work placement opportunities
Develop links with agencies and oversee mock interviews
Connect 'at risk' students to short courses, training and employment opportunities
Lead the careers and pathways team to deliver VTAC and pathway information on post-school options and undertake interviews with each Year 12 students
Oversee industry-based excursions, programs and guest speakers
Oversee the destination data, follow up tracking at 0 and 6 months after exit
Provide support and assistance to students who have exited (aged 15+) and follow up tracking to ensure they have remained engaged in an education setting, for 6 months after exit
Ensure knowledge and expertise are kept updated regarding career trends, workforce changes and job opportunities to assist students in gaining employment
Work with school leaders to review practices and make recommendations for future planning
Preparation of annual pathway report detailing exit destinations and tertiary offers for the leadership team
3. Partnerships
Work collaboratively with parents, wellbeing, administration, inclusion, leadership teams and external organisations to support students transitioning to further education, training or employment
Develop strong relationships with commercial partners, community organisations and the employment sector to benefit students
Provide expert advice and support to the school community on careers and pathways options
4. Networking
Attend outside agency meetings i.e., DVCEA network meetings, career practitioner seminars and conferences
Support and build links between the College and the tertiary institutions including through specific partnership programmes (e.g. Swinburne University)
Participate in Student Led Conferences, information evenings and course advice evenings for subject selection
Oversee and participate in various career events, including supporting the annual 'Road to Success' Careers Expo
Liaise with the Headstart program to support students access to appropriate apprenticeships and traineeship pathway opportunities
Attend weekly team meetings
Attend relevant staff meetings




Promote careers and pathways via careers newsletters and social media posts
Attend regular meetings with senior leaders regarding student progress
Attend Student Support Group (SSG) meetings to discuss pathway options, as required
5. Other Duties
Participate in professional development and training to maintain the expected level of knowledge of current and best practice in the major areas of responsibility associated with the role
Develop and deliver professional development opportunities for the careers and pathways team
Liaise regularly with the VET/SBAT/SWL Coordinator and Headstart Coordinator
Meet regularly with the Student Services Leader to discuss the strategic direction of the careers and pathways program and contribute to the overarching Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan for the College
Undertake other duties related to the role as directed
Accountability, Authority and Decision Making
Some degree of professional autonomy to determine how career support services program targets and goals are achieved within clearly established framework
Professional autonomy is generally limited by standard procedures and school and department policy
Support and guidance is close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy requires guidance and direction form the Student Services Leader and Principal class
Other Relevant Information
Possess formal qualification in career development or other formal qualification relevant to the position
Valid Working with Children Check Card (WWCC)
National Police Record Check
Comply with the College Child Safety Code
SELECTION CRITERIA
The following Selection criteria MUST be specifically addressed in your application for this position
Experience and demonstrated knowledge of career development theory and practice and ability to apply this to the development and delivery of curriculum, careers and pathways counselling and programs within a secondary educational environment.
Highly developed organisation, planning, leadership and negotiation skills.
Demonstrated highly developed organisational, communication (verbal, written and IT skills) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Demonstrated capacity working with young people and diverse 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.
Demonstrated experience in the use of career development software packages and the capacity to engage with the development of materials and resources for the online environment.
Tertiary qualifications in Career Development and/or Careers Counselling.
Salaries and conditions are set by the Education Support Class Salaries in Victorian Government Schools. This position is a
Level 1, Range 4.1
position.
The appointment is subject to annual review and cyclical appraisal processes. The school performs thorough assessments of potential employees and a full screening and selection process that includes, but is not limited to, Criminal Records Checks and Working with Children Checks.
To enquire about this position contact Debbie Edwards (Student Services Leader) on **************
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📌 Careers And Pathway Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Hampton Park Secondary College
📍 Melbourne