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 and/or teaching.

- 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 workplace.

- 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 and/or teaching.

- 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 Colleges 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 ; Year 9 Career Insight and Morrisby; and work experience program Year 10; 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 Safe 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

Selection Criteria

- 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 and/or teaching.

Role

Careers Education Curriculum

- 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 Colleges 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

Career Support

- Coordinate the delivery of a range of career support services across the school involving a range of work areas:careers counselling; Year 7 & 8 ; Year 9 Career Insight and Morrisby; and work experience program Year 10; 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 Safe 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

Who May Apply

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

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential

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📌 Careers & Pathways Coordinator (East Gippsland Shire)
🏢 Government schools
📍 East Gippsland Shire