Location Profile

Information about Balwyn High School, its ethos, programs, the Strategic Plan, Vision, Values and Mission Statement can be found at our website: https://www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au/

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated knowledge of senior secondary careers education, tertiary admission processes, vocational education, employment pathways and post-school transition options.

2. Demonstrated high-level written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents/carers, colleagues and external providers.

3. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and maintaining current knowledge of careers education, tertiary requirements and emerging employment pathways.

4. Demonstrated organisational skills and initiative to coordinate agreed careers activities, manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records and work both independently and collaboratively.

5. Demonstrated ability to provide accurate, individualised careers and pathways guidance to senior secondary students within established school policies and procedures.

Role

As a member of the Balwyn High School Education Support team, the Senior School Careers and Pathways Advisor will be subject to the conditions and obligations, including hours of attendance, as outlined in the applicable Victorian Government Schools Agreement and Balwyn High School local employment arrangements. Attendance is proposed as four days per week from 8am to 4pm with a 30-minute lunch break, subject to confirmation of the applicable hours and arrangements.

Working as a member of the Senior School Team, the Senior School Careers and Pathways Advisor provides specialist information and individual guidance to Years 10¿12 students and their parents/carers on career, employment, vocational training and further education pathways appropriate to their needs.

All members of the team have the responsibility to implement and model the school¿s Vision and Values with the aim of improving student learning outcomes creating an environment conducive to learning that promotes:

- student wellbeing
- engagement, motivation and belonging
- implementing the School Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan
- an active commitment to continuous school improvement through effective delivery and review of agreed careers and pathways activities

The Advisor works collaboratively with the Senior School Team and the separate Years 7¿9 Careers Advisor, sharing relevant information and contributing to consistent careers and pathways support across the school.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Assistant Principal (Senior School), coordinate the delivery of agreed careers and pathways services for Senior School students. Participate in the Careers and Pathways Team as a specialist contributor, without responsibility for supervising or directing the Years 7¿9 Careers Advisor.

1. Careers Guidance and Student Pathways

- Provide individual careers guidance to Senior School students, explaining appropriate study, training, employment and alternative pathways.
- Assist with Subject Selection for Years 10 and 11 students.
- Provide careers and pathways guidance to students referred by the Senior School and Wellbeing Teams, and refer matters beyond the scope of the role to appropriate staff.
- Support early school leavers to identify and access appropriate courses, TAFE, employment or alternative schooling, in collaboration with relevant Senior School staff.
- Provide tertiary course and application guidance to Year 12 students before and after the release of ATARs and tertiary offers.
- Maintain current knowledge of university admission procedures, prerequisites and relevant entrance tests in Australia and, where applicable, overseas.




- Alert students to opportunities both in and outside school that will help them improve their resumes and consequently their chances of gaining entry to competitive courses.
- Ensure students have information on extra-curricular programs and encourage them to become involved in areas that they will enjoy and that will make them more able to access scholarships and competitive tertiary courses requiring interviews.
- Ensure that students are aware of the changing nature of work, newly emerging careers and the qualities and skills that are highly regarded both by tertiary institutions and employers.

1. Careers Program Coordination

Participate in Careers and Pathways Team meetings and provide specialist careers advice and operational recommendations. The Assistant Principal (Senior School) retains responsibility for strategic decisions, program priorities and team leadership.

- Provide up-to-date information on courses, careers and employment opportunities to the Balwyn High School community.
- Collaborate with the Years 7¿9 Careers Advisor to share relevant resources and information and support continuity of student pathways advice; the positions operate independently without a supervisory relationship.
- Coordinate preparation and delivery of careers and VTAC information for parents and students at approved information evenings.
- Assist the Senior School Team with the delivery of agreed careers and pathways activities, including Year 10 Work Experience and Year 11 Careers Day, within established school plans and procedures.
- Support the Alumni Program Coordinator with the organisation of alumni presentations to current students, including Career Insights Sessions.
- Contribute relevant information and data to the annual review of VTAC outcomes undertaken by the Senior School Team.

1. Communication

- Prepare and distribute accurate careers, courses and employment information through approved school communication channels, including Compass NewsFeed and the school newsletter.
- Provide access to Careers Newsletters and other careers documents to students.
- Ensure students are informed about speakers and have access to the best information relating to study options, employment and careers.
- Liaise with relevant external providers, including universities, TAFE institutes, employment services, youth agencies, CEAV and professional associations, to obtain current information and support student referrals.
- Liaise with parents where appropriate to ensure students have the best advice relating to study options, careers and employment.
- Deliver career information sessions to the school community such as the VTAC evening.
- Present at Senior School information evenings.
- Speak at Year Level Assemblies to provide students with significant careers news.
- Email Careers Newsletters to all staff so that subject teachers can encourage students to attend relevant events and seminars.
- Meet regularly with the Assistant Principal (Senior School), to provide updates on careers activities, emerging issues and student pathways matters.
- Regularly communicate with the Senior School team regarding student updates.

1. Administrative

- Source, purchase within approved budgets, collect and maintain careers and pathways information and resources in accordance with school purchasing procedures.




- Maintain accurate and confidential records of student pathways and relevant alumni outcomes in accordance with school recordkeeping and privacy requirements.
- Organise the ordering and storing of careers guides, VTAC guides and other material relevant to course selection, careers advice and employment options.
- Maintain a library of relevant books, pamphlets and videos in the Careers Centre.

1. Other

- Undertake other duties consistent with the role and its ES Range 3 classification, as directed by the Principal.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

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 encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.

The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *@education.vic.gov.au

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy DE Values The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Other Information

Applicants are free to structure their application in any manner they choose, but must ensure that the following are included:

- A specific response to all the selection criteria. It is suggested that applicants limit their response to no more than 3 pages.

- The names and contact details of up to three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the selection criteria.

- Must apply via School Jobs Vic: https://www.vic.gov.au/school-jobs

Conditions of Employment

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal

📌 Senior School Careers and Pathways Advisor (Balwyn)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Balwyn