Career and Tertiary Pathways and Coordinator

Moriah College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay above CMEA

Jewish Holy Days leave

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Moriah College in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs seeks an experienced Career and Tertiary Pathways and VET Coordinator to support students in Years 10–12 as they navigate options beyond school. The role provides individual counselling, coordinates TVET courses with TAFE and RTOs, assists with university applications, scholarships and entry requirements, and runs careers events and work experience placements.

Reporting to the Head of High School, the candidate will maintain confidential records and

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in careers counselling, career development or education.
• Experience in careers education, tertiary pathway advising or student counselling.
• Strong knowledge of university admissions and vocational education options.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual careers counselling and pathway guidance to Years 10–12.
• Support students with UAC, early entry, guaranteed entry and equity pathways.
• Advise on university options, entry requirements, scholarships and application processes.
• Support international university applications (e.g., Common App, UCAS).
• Coordinate TVET courses including enrolments, timetabling and attendance.
• Coordinate careers and tertiary events and alumni panels.
• Administer and maintain accurate student records and outcomes.
• Coordinate Year 10 work experience placements and employer engagement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in careers counselling / career development

Experience in careers education or student counselling

Knowledge of university admissions and pathways

Experience with international university applications

Job description

Career and Tertiary Pathways and Coordinator

Position: Career and Tertiary Pathways and VET Coordinator
Department: High School
Employment: Permanent, Part-time, Term Time Only
Commencement: 2027
Salary Information: This position is remunerated in accordance with the CMEA Professional and Operational Staff Agreement.

Moriah College is a vibrant co-educational Early Learning - Year 12 Jewish Day School located in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. At the heart of Moriah is a strong and connected community, where staff work collaboratively, students are known and supported, and everyone is encouraged to contribute, grow and be part of something meaningful.

We are seeking an experienced and student-focused Career and Tertiary Pathways and VET Coordinator to support students in Years 10-12 as they navigate their options beyond school.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping students understand and pursue a wide range of future pathways, including university, TAFE, vocational education, apprenticeships, traineeships, employment and international study.

Reporting to the Head of High School, you will provide individual careers counselling and pathway guidance, support students and families through tertiary applications and coordinate a range of careers, tertiary, work experience and alumni initiatives.

The role also has day-to-day responsibility for the College's TVET program, including liaison with TAFE and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), student enrolments, attendance, administration, compliance and reporting.

About the role

• Providing individual careers counselling and pathway guidance to students in Years 10-12.
• Supporting students with UAC, early entry, guaranteed entry and adjustment factor/equity pathways.
• Advising students and families on university options, entry requirements, scholarships and application processes.
• Supporting international university applications, including Common App, UCAS and other application platforms.
• Preparing students for life after school through transition planning, resume writing, interview preparation and career readiness.
• Administering and interpreting Morrisby or equivalent career aptitude assessments.
• Coordinating Year 10 work experience placements, including employer engagement, documentation and approvals.
• Coordinating careers and tertiary events including university presentations, careers events and alumni panels.
• Coordinating the day-to-day administration of TVET courses, including enrolments, timetabling, attendance, portals and student records.
• Liaising with TAFE providers, RTOs, teachers and trainers regarding student progress and compliance requirements.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records relating to student pathway planning and destinations.
• Using student participation, destination and feedback data to contribute to the ongoing improvement of careers and pathway programs

About you

You will be a knowledgeable and approachable careers professional who enjoys working directly with young people and helping them identify opportunities that align with their interests, strengths and aspirations.

You will bring

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in careers counselling, career development, education, psychology, human resources or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in careers education, tertiary pathway advising, student counselling or a related secondary school environment.
• Strong knowledge of university admissions, tertiary pathways and vocational education options.
• An understanding of pathways including university, TAFE, apprenticeships, traineeships, employment and gap years.
• Experience supporting students with tertiary and/or international university applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with students, families and staff.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail, particularly in managing applications, records, events and compliance requirements.
• The ability to work confidently with external stakeholders including universities, TAFE providers, RTOs, employers and alumni.

Why join Moriah College?

Joining Moriah means becoming part of a supportive, values-driven and forward‑thinking educational community where staff are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and make a meaningful difference to students.

Our staff benefits include

• Competitive remuneration above the CMEA
• Additional days off for Jewish Holy Days
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives
• Salary sacrificing opportunities
• A strong commitment to professional learning and development
• A collaborative and supportive professional environment

We invite you to explore our Candidate Offering to discover more about what makes being part of the Moriah community so special. https://www.moriah.nsw.edu.au/employment/candidate-offering

Eligibility

To apply for this position, you will need to be an Australian Citizen/Resident/have a current Australian Work Visa.

Application for roles is subject to background checks and child protection screening. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Appointment may be made prior to expiry of this advert.

Moriah College provides a dynamic working environment where staff are valued, and students are committed to learning. Moriah College is committed to providing a childsafe environment where students are safe and where child protection, safety and wellbeing with our school are our priority.

All appointments will be based on merit selection without reference to the religion of applicants. An empathy with the Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School ethos is essential.