VM Coordination/ Careers & Pathways Advisor - Ed Support Level 1-Range 3

Department of Education Victoria – Doncaster VIC

2d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

East Doncaster Secondary College, situated in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, is a large, co-educational school with a focus on high academic achievement, excellence in teaching and learning and student connectedness and wellbeing.

The College has an enrolment of approximately 2200 students and 223 teaching and education support staff.

As a College, we strive to develop passionate lifelong learners who are creative and critical thinkers with the confidence and resilience to thrive in the global community. We want students to experience a sense of achievement and growth in their academic, personal, social and emotional development. The College values of curiosity, excellence, fairness, respect, resilience, teamwork and care and compassion reflect these desired outcomes.

We have high expectations that our students will commit to being supportive of each other as they strive for success as learners. Our catch phrase for learning is Creating a Culture of Curiosity. We strive to ensure that there is a focus on learning improvement for every student.As a result, our student achievement data is excellent across a range of data sets and year levels.

Diversity adds to the richness and quality of the students educational experience at East Doncaster Secondary College. We are proudly multicultural across more than 50 nationalities, with a strong and established International Student Program.

The College offers an array of alternative pathway options to enable greater flexibility in our ability to cater for individual needs.



Students have access to external VET provision and a high quality Vocational Major VCE pathway.

At East Doncaster Secondary College, we are committed to child safety. We strive to ensure that our students are safe, happy and empowered.Through a holistic approach to wellbeing, the College offer an extensive overlay program, Positive Futures, as a means of visibly addressing the social and emotional needs of our students in a multi-dimensional and integrated approach.

As a high performing school, East Doncaster Secondary College prides itself on the creation of a learning environment where student academic, sporting, music and achievements in the arts are recognised and celebrated. Underlying the focus on excellence is the recognition that such outcomes can best be achieved in an setting where students are happy, healthy and connected.

Copies of the School Strategic Plan, Annual Implementation Plan and School Policies can be accessedvia the school websitewww.eastdonsc.vic.edu.au

For information regarding East Doncaster Secondary College Child Safety Policies and practices, including Code of Conduct please go tohttps://www.eastdonsc.vic.edu.au/our_school/child-safety-standards

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated highly developed organisational, communication (verbal, written and IT skills) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment,



with external organisations and demonstrated experience in working with young people.

SC2 Demonstrated ability to undertake individual careers counselling for students and families

SC3 Demonstrated knowledge and experience of VET/SWL/SBATs and work experience programs.

SC4 Demonstrated ability to lead school pathways and transition planning across sub-schools, supporting students and parents.

SC5 Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the capacity to build productive relationships with students, families, colleagues, industry and tertiary partners.

Role

- VM Careers & Pathways Coordination
- Collaboration and communication with the wider school community including HEADSTART program coordinators, and families.
- Whole School Careers Education, Course Counselling & Work Experience

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a

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