Assistant Pathways Advisor

Immanuel College; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Immanuel College is a co-educational Day and Boarding School seeking an organised and proactive Assistant Pathways Advisor to join the Senior School on a part-time, 12-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on careers guidance, pathway planning and VET opportunities for students.

The successful candidate will work with students, staff, parents, employers and RTOs to support informed decisions about future study and employment paths. Hours are approximately 8 per week; hours to be agreed.

Qualifications

• Experience in careers education, pathways programs, VET, workplace learning or a related educational environment.
• Strong organisational, administrative and record-keeping skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Confidence working with a diverse range of students, families, employers and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other administrative systems.
• Holder a current unrestricted driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide careers guidance and pathway planning support to students.
• Support the delivery of workplace learning, work experience, VET and other pathways programs.
• Coordinate and contribute to pathways-related events, including SACE Information Evenings, the Pathways Expo and Mock Interviews.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with students, families, employers, tertiary providers and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and administrative processes relating to pathways, VET and workplace learning programs.
• Collaborate with Pathways team members, Senior School staff and external stakeholders to support positive student outcomes.

Skills

Careers guidance

Administrative skills

Record-keeping

Organisation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Immanuel College is a co-educational Day and Boarding School of the Lutheran Church of Australia providing education from Years 7 to 12 to students from across Australia and around the world.

We are an award-winning independent school recognised for our innovative approach to education, our progressive learning environments and our world-class learning, arts and sports facilities.

At Immanuel College, you can be part of a place that challenges the traditional, where new ways of thinking are nothing new at all. We are unique, contemporary, fun and bold, and are seeking an organised and proactive Assistant Pathways Advisor to join our Senior School team on a part-time, 12-month fixed-term contract.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Pathways Coordinator, the Assistant Pathways Advisor supports the delivery of the College's Pathways, Careers and Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs within the Senior School. This role works closely with students, staff, parents, employers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and tertiary providers to help students make informed decisions about their future study and career pathways.

This is a varied role with a strong focus on student support, career guidance, workplace learning and program coordination. You will assist students with pathway planning, careers counselling, work experience placements and VET opportunities, while supporting the delivery of pathways initiatives, events and information programs.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, collaborative and passionate about supporting young people as they transition from school to further education, training and employment. Experience in careers education, pathways, VET programs, workplace learning or a related educational setting will be highly regarded.

This is a part-time, fixed-term contract, working approximately 8 hours per week. Hours to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Provide careers guidance and pathway planning support to students.

Support the delivery of workplace learning, work experience, VET and other pathways programs.

Coordinate and contribute to pathways-related events, including SACE Information Evenings, the Pathways Expo and Mock Interviews.

Build and maintain positive relationships with students, families, employers, tertiary providers and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).

Maintain accurate records, documentation and administrative processes relating to pathways, VET and workplace learning programs.

Collaborate with Pathways team members, Senior School staff and external stakeholders to support positive student outcomes.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Experience in careers education, pathways programs, VET, workplace learning or a related educational environment.

Strong organisational, administrative and record-keeping skills, with a high level of attention to detail.

The ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.

Confidence working with a diverse range of students, families, employers and external stakeholders.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other administrative systems.

Hold a current unrestricted driver's licence.

Applications close at 5:00pm, Monday 23 November 2026.

For further information, employee benefits and details about working at Immanuel College, please visit www.immanuel.sa.edu.au/careers.

All positions at the College require a valid Working with Children Check.

Immanuel College is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion and wellbeing in the workplace.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.