Department of Education Victoria – Werribee VIC

2d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Werribee Secondary College is located in Duncans Road, Werribee, a 30-minute drive from the Melbourne and Geelong central business districts. Ample free staff parking is provided on site. The Werribee Railway Station is located just 10 minutes away by foot. The College currently employs over 160 staff including Principals, Leading Teachers, Learning Specialists, Classroom Teachers and Education Support. Our dedicated and diverse team work together to develop well-rounded, lifelong learners, equipped with knowledge, resilience and skills to achieve future success. Our motto¿Live Worthily¿embraces cultural and social diversity. Studentsdevelop a strong sense of personal identity and global citizenship, enabling differentcultural groups to interact, learn from each other and grow together.

Selection Criteria

1.Demonstrated operational planning skills in managing a comprehensive career development and student pathways program.

2.Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including students, parents, teachers, employers, training providers and external agencies.

3.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of VET, VCE VM, and SWL programs.

4.Strong interpersonal, counselling and communication skills, including the capacity to provide one-on-one support and facilitate large group presentations.

5.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of post-school options, including further education, training, apprenticeships, employment pathways, and senior secondary reforms.

6.Commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion, and success,



particularly in supporting diverse learners and those at risk of disengagement.

Role

Up to 5 days additional attendance may be a requirement for this position

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 skilled 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 key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice,



although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibility Summary

Responsibilities include: Career Planning and Student Support, VET | SWL Coordination and General duties.

Career Planning and Student Support

- Provide tailored career counselling and guidance to individual students and groups, including advice on subject selection, post-school options, and vocational pathways.
- Provide individual career and pathway counselling to students, parents and the wider sch

📌 Careers Advisor | VET Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne