Sacré Cœur is unequivocally committed to fostering the dignity of the young women in our care and providing them with a safe and supportive environment. Our education centres on the spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of each of our students.

Sacré Cœur is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Careers Counsellor to work with our students. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the education and wellbeing of students and who wants to contribute to our culture of excellence. This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

About the role

The Careers Counsellor supports students in making informed decisions about their future education, training, and career pathways.

Key responsibilities

- Deliver a comprehensive careers education program across year levels.

- Provide individual and group counselling to assist students in identifying strengths, interests, and aspirations.

- Support subject selection and post-school pathway planning (university, vocational education, employment).

- Assist students in setting realistic and informed career goals.

- Guide students through decision-making processes with sensitivity to emotional and developmental needs.

- Encourage confidence, resilience, and self-awareness in young women.

- Work collaboratively with pastoral care staff to support student wellbeing.

- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tertiary pathways, apprenticeships, scholarships, and labour market trends.

- Provide accurate and accessible information to students and families.

- Organise and manage careers resources, digital platforms, and student records.

About you

- Graduate Certificate in Careers Education and Development (or similar).





- Experience in secondary school career counselling (desirable).

- Registration or membership with a professional careers association (e.g., CDAA in Australia).

- Working With Children Check (employment).

- National Policy Check (issued within last 6 months).

- Excellent interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build rapport and interact effectively at all levels within the School.

- High attention to detail and understands the importance of accuracy and correctness of work.

- Strong organisational and time management skills, with an ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and manage competing tasks.

- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and sound administrative skills.

- Highly developed IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Synergetic, Schoolbox and familiar with meeting booking systems.

What Sacré Cœur Offers

Working at Sacré Cœur affords staff the prospect to experience a relational community where staff are valued and supported. Our salaries are paid in accordance with the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (CEMEA). In addition, we offer a broad range of benefits including:

- A fantastic role working across the whole School

- Opportunity to work for a School that supports your development





- Fitness Centre and modern staff amenities

- Nearby public transport or secure onsite parking

- Salary Packaging opportunities

Staff remuneration is in accordance with the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (CEMEA), and we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits that reflect our commitment to wellbeing, skilled growth, and holistic support.

You Will Be Required To:

- Complete an application form

- Provide a cover letter and current CV

- Provide proof of identification and current VIT Registration or WWCC

- Provide copies of relevant Academic Transcripts

A copy of the Sacré Cœur Application Form is available on our website at:

https://www.sac.vic.edu.au/about/employment/

How To Apply

Please provide your cover letter with the Sacré Cœur Application Form in one PDF document and a separate CV when submitting your application on SEEK.

Please note only applications made via the SEEK website will be accepted.

Applications Close Monday 26 October 2026 @ 4pm.

Interviews will commence as applications are received. Sacré Cœur reserves the right to commence the recruitment process and appoint to the position before the applications close date. All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. Agency submissions will not be considered for this position.

Sacré Cœur promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Candidates are required to provide a Working With Children Check (WWCC) and a National Police Record Check. Referee checks will be undertaken prior to employment. Sacré Cœur is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All applications will be treated with strictest confidence.

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