Director of Graduate Pathways & Careers I Commencing Term, 1 2027

Cranbrook School is seeking an experienced and inspiring careers and pathways leader to join the School as Director of Graduate Pathways & Careers, Senior School, commencing Term 1, 2027.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The role will be offered as a full time, continuing appointment and is based at the Senior School campus in Bellevue Hill.

The Director of Graduate Pathways & Careers leads the School’s Pathways and Careers program, providing careers education, guidance and pathways advice to students in the Senior School. The Director supports students in Years 7 to 12 to make informed decisions about their subject choices, further study and work after school, and works closely with students, parents, teaching staff and external providers to build each student’s confidence, aspirations and readiness for life beyond Cranbrook.

Key aspects of the role include providing individual careers counselling and guidance; developing and coordinating a sequential careers education program, including group sessions and workshops; and advising students and families on university, vocational education and training, apprenticeship, traineeship, gap year, international study and direct employment pathways. The Director supports students with applications and admissions processes, including the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), early entry and scholarship programs, portfolios, auditions and interviews, and provides accurate and current information about HSC requirements, ATAR calculation and alternative entry pathways. The Director liaises with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)



on HSC requirements and advice to students and families.

The Director also organises careers expos, university and industry visits, information evenings, guest speakers and mentoring programs, and coordinates work experience and work exposure programs. They build and maintain strong relationships with universities, vocational providers, employers, industry bodies, the Old Cranbrookians’ Association and the parent community, and use post-school destination data to evaluate and continuously improve the program.

ABOUT YOU

You are a knowledgeable, personable and well-organised careers professional with a strong understanding of Australian tertiary admissions, vocational education, and training pathways and the NSW senior secondary curriculum. You build trust with students, parents and staff, and you present confidently to students, parents and external audiences.

You have strong organisational skills and the ability to plan and coordinate events and programs, and you are skilled at building networks with universities, employers and industry. You work collaboratively with the Head of Senior School, Heads of House, Heads of Department, the Counselling team and Learning Support, and you are committed to the School’s values, ethos and pastoral care framework.

SELECTION CRITERIA





Tertiary qualification in Career Development, Education, Psychology or a related field

Demonstrated experience providing careers guidance and pathways advice to adolescents

Sound knowledge of Australian tertiary admissions, vocational education and training pathways and the NSW senior secondary curriculum

Working knowledge of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) requirements, including HSC rules

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust with students, parents and staff

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan and coordinate events and programs

Ability to present confidently to students, parents and external audiences

Commitment to the School’s values, ethos and pastoral care framework

A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

A demonstrated understanding of child safety and appropriate behaviours when engaging with children

Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) – NSW, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement

A postgraduate qualification in Career Development or Career Education is highly desirable

Current membership of the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA) is highly desirable

Experience working in a school setting, ideally an independent school, is desirable

Established networks with universities, employers and industry are desirable

Experience coordinating work experience, mentoring or alumni programs is desirable

Experience with careers software and information and communication technology (ICT) pl

📌 Director of Graduate Pathways (Sydney)
🏢 Cranbrook School
📍 Sydney