Sirius College is anon-denominational independent school (F-12) and is one of theleading educational institutions in Melbourne with a missionto empower students tobecome critical thinkers and socially responsible individuals,motivated by moral values and a belief in tolerance, diversity andharmony.

About this role:

The Career DevelopmentPractitioner will be responsible for campus based careerdevelopment initiatives will be a point of contact for studentswhen preparing for the workforce and will link career and subjectchoice to independent learning.

Job tasks and responsibilities:

- Work in consultation with both the Head ofCareer Development and other campus-based Career DevelopmentDepartment members on a regular basis, in providing aconsistent service for all campuses, while tailoringinformation and opportunities specific to the needs of thecampus.
- Promote the Career Development Centre withcreative and cutting-edge approaches.
- Assist students with the VTAC admissionprocess, as well as other relevant tertiary entranceresources.
- Coordinate the management andimplementation of college wide work experience program tocompliment future career choices.
- Schedule individual and group appointmentswith senior students to provide professional assistance incareer and tertiary guidance.
- Support parents & caregivers by empoweringthem to provide unbiased, informed and accurate assistance indeveloping career aspirations that their child is interestedin.
- Assist campus Year Level Coordinators andTeaching & Learning Coordinators in supporting students whohave low academic outcomes.




- Analyse campus based trends and data ontertiary offers and student choices.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

- Registration with AustralianCentre for Career Education (ACCE) or other Career IndustryCouncil of Australia (CICA) member association.
- Registration with the Victorian Instituteof Teaching desirable but not necessary; if not VIT registered,a Working With Children clearance is essential.
- Hold a graduate certificate in careerdevelopment education or Certificate IV in career developmenteducation or postgraduate qualification endorsed by theCICA.
- Minimum of 12 months relevant experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding ofVET in the VCE program.
- Effective communication and organisationalskills including public speaking and addressing large groups ofparents and students.
- Have a comprehensive knowledge of the VTACprocess and tertiary selection, or the willingness to learnsuch information.

Job Applications close: Thursday, 26 November2026*

*Early applications are appreciated to assist theinterview process. Please note that applications will be consideredas they are received, and an appointment may be made prior to theapplication close date.

**Position will commence Monday, 18 January2027**

All staff at Sirius College are expected to be informed of theirobligations in relation to child safety. Employment with SiriusCollege is subject to school policies including the Child SafetyPolicy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and Child Safety Statement aslisted on the College website.

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📌 Career Development Practitioner (Melbourne)
🏢 SIRIUS COLLEGE
📍 Melbourne