KSC1 Highly developed organisational, communication (verbal, written and IT skills) andinterpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively in a agile, innovative and collaborative Careers team environment

KSC2 Demonstrated capacity to ability to build productive relationships with key stakeholders within the school, across the education sector and wider community to provide organisational benefit.

KSC3 Capacity to plan and provide high quality pathways and careers advice to students and families at a cohort, class and individual level

KSC4 A commitment to professional learning and reflection to enable personal growth of skills, expertise and capacity

KSC5 Demonstratedcapacity to show initiative, contribute to a positive school culture and enact organisational values.

Selection Criteria

KSC1 Highly developed organisational, communication (verbal, written and IT skills) andinterpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, innovative and collaborative Careers team environment

KSC2 Demonstrated capacity to ability to build productive relationships with key stakeholders within the school, across the education sector and wider community to provide organisational benefit.

KSC3 Capacity to plan and provide high quality pathways and careers advice to students and families at a cohort, class and individual level

KSC4 A commitment to professional learning and reflection to enable personal growth of skills, expertise and capacity

KSC5 Demonstratedcapacity to show initiative, contribute to a positive school culture and enact organisational values.

Role

The primary objective of the Careers Team Leader at Dandenong High School is to manage the implementation and organisation of Careers Education, VET and Work Placement programs.

In conjunction, this role will also have an involvement in providing targeted support for programs, which align with the school¿s strategic plan by achieving improvement in student engagement and their connection to school.



The Careers Team Leader at Dandenong High School works within a team of practitioners and reports to the Associate Principal ¿ Senior Studies.

Responsibilities

- The Careers Team Leader will manage the work and expectation of a team, supporting staff across the school to implement Careers Education programs.
- Provide expertise and support to students and staff regarding careers programs, VTAC, SEAS, Scholarships and Access and Pathways programs for tertiary study.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships both within the team/school and with external stakeholders, including tertiary education providers, support agencies, SELLEN, employers, RTO¿s and Job Network providers.
- Demonstrate understanding as to the issues and barriers faced by students from diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds and the ability to link them to programs and services to support their specific careers and transition needs.
- Provide careers expertise and support to counsel students and their parents, regarding pathways and transition.
- Manage and maintain a library of material suitable for use by students in class situations and within the careers department.
- Organise and implement an effective Careers Expo annually
- Work collaboratively within the careers team to ensure programs outside core responsibilities are supported, when needed.
- Ensure relevant knowledge is kept updated through attendance at appropriate Professional Development activities.
- Other duties as directed by the Principal or delegate

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position, including qualification in Careers Education (or similar) and/or relevant experience in the workplace.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly en

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