Occupation: Education and training

Reference: 1540657

Selection Criteria

CRITERIA

SC1Capacity to plan and provide high quality pathways (Tertiary/TAFE/Apprenticeship/full time sustainable employment) advice to students and families at a cohort, class and individual level.

SC2Demonstrated highly developed organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

students and their families

work experience providers

tertiary providers; and

other relevant key stakeholders (agencies and organisations)

SC4 Demonstrated capacity to work cohesively in a team setting and contribute to positive outcomes for students.

Role

ROLE PURPOSE

The Student Pathways/Careers Counsellor is a member of the College Careers/Pathways Team and works under the direction of the Careers/Pathways Principal Calss Officer to support the planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive Careers Education, pathways and transition programs for students in Years 7¿12.

The role provides students and families with high-quality careers and pathways advice, supports effective transitions beyond school, and works collaboratively with College and Campus teams, external agencies, tertiary providers and employers to maximise student engagement, participation and post-school pathway opportunities.

Required qualification: Diploma or Certificate IV in Careers Education.

TEAM INVOLVEMENT

The Student Pathways/Careers Counsellor works collaboratively with:

- Careers/Pathways Leading Teacher
- Campus Student Management and Wellbeing Teams
- Connect Teachers
- Campus and Team Leaders
- Curriculum and KLA Leaders, as required
- VCE, VCE VM and VET teams
- Universities, TAFEs, training providers,



employers and community organisations.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Work as a member of the Careers/Pathways Team to develop, implement and evaluate comprehensive, data-informed Careers Education, pathways and transition programs, ensuring key processes and timelines are met throughout the year, across the College.
- Support the delivery of Careers Education to students in Years 7¿9, ensuring students develop an understanding of career exploration, the world of work, transferable skills and future pathways.
- Work with the Careers/Pathways Team to ensure all Years 10¿12 students have a documented and regularly reviewed Individual Career Action Plan.
- Ensure students on the allocated campus maintain a digital Individual Career Action Plan that reflects their career interests, goals, subject selections and post-school aspirations.
- Provide careers and pathways advice to students and families, particularly students in an allocated Year 9¿12 cohort, including advice regarding:
- senior secondary course and subject selection;
- VCE, VCE VM and VET pathways;
- tertiary education and training options;
- VTAC and other tertiary application processes;
- apprenticeships and traineeships;
- Headstart
- employment and further training opportunities.





Student Transition and Engagement

- Work closely with Campus Leaders, Team Leaders, Student Wellbeing and other relevant staff to identify and provide early intervention for students at risk of disengagement or early school leaving.
- Monitor and support the transition and exit processes for students leaving school prior to completing Year 12, with particular attention to students in Years 9 and 10.
- Liaise with Adult and Community Education providers, training organisations and other external agencies to develop appropriate alternative pathways for students at risk of early school leaving.
- Contribute to the development and coordination of the Senior Campus Transition Program (Delahey Experience) for Years 9 and 10, including VET transition opportunities.
- Support students to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required to successfully transition to further education, training or employment.

Course Counselling and Student/Family Support

- Participate in and contribute to the organisation and delivery of student and parent/carer Careers and Pathways information sessions, including:
- year-level Careers and Pathways information sessions;
- Year 10 course counselling;
- VTAC and tertiary course counselling;
- individual student and family/carer counselling appointments.

- Collaborate with the Careers/Pathways College Team to support and build the capacity of College leaders and relevant staff to effectively conduct Year 10 course counselling.
- Provide advice and resources to Connect Teachers to support the delivery of Careers Education programs within the Coll

📌 Student Pathways/Careers Counsellor-3 (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne