Careers Advisor - Taree

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Taree; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Staff training & development

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Job summary

St Clare’s High School, Taree, seeks a permanent full-time Careers Advisor (0.5 FTE) / Classroom Teacher (0.5 FTE) to join from January 2027. The role blends careers guidance with classroom teaching to empower students in their future pathways.

The successful candidate will work with students, families and external partners, align with NSW curriculum, and promote contemporary career education within a Catholic framework.

Qualifications

• Four-year trained teacher with NSW accreditation (WWCC).
• Desirable postgraduate qualification in Career Education.
• Active NESA Accreditation and CPR/Anaphylaxis training.

Responsibilities

• Blend Careers Advisor duties with 0.5 FTE classroom teaching from January 2027.
• Deliver careers education, guidance and opportunities for students.
• Collaborate with families, staff and external partners to support post-school pathways.
• Contribute to schoolwide learning and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Catholic Education commitment

Career education knowledge

Collaborative teamwork

Differentiated instruction

Education

Four-year trained teacher

Postgraduate in Career Education (desirable)

NSW Education accreditation (Active/WWCC)

Tools

NSW Curriculum knowledge

Job description

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle – Taree NSW

15h ago , from Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle

St Clare’s High School, Taree is seeking a permanent full-time Careers Advisor (0.5 FTE) / Classroom Teacher (0.5 FTE) to join the team from January 2027. Teachers from all Key Learning Areas are encouraged to apply.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate educator to combine classroom teaching with a key role in supporting students as they explore their future pathways. As Careers Advisor, you will work closely with students, families, staff and external partners to provide meaningful careers education, guidance and opportunities that empower students to make informed decisions about further education, training and employment.

Established in 1971, St Clare’s High School is a systemic, coeducational regional secondary school serving students from across Taree, Forster/Tuncurry, Wingham, Bulahdelah, Krambach/Nabiac and Gloucester. The school proudly continues a tradition of quality Catholic secondary education in the Manning/Great Lakes region that began with the Sisters of St Joseph in Taree in 1926.

St Clare’s enjoys an excellent reputation within the local community, with its consistently strong academic outcomes underpinned by the positive relationships staff build with students. Join a welcoming and inclusive school community where you can make an impact both in the classroom and in helping young people discover the opportunities and pathways available beyond school.

Teachers in a catholic school have a unique role to play and are assigned with the task of ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live purposeful lives.

• supported by the catholic community of which they are a vital part, teachers invite students and their families into a faith-filled educational experience.
• teachers promote the school as a place of learning and excellence where creativity and curiosity are nurtured, and students are connected with their world through deep learning and engagement.
• teachers differentiate learning for students according to their educational needs and abilities and are responsible for the creation of effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs.

The teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes. The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

CRITERIA/EXPERIENCE

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school.
• Ability to apply appropriate knowledge to plan and prepare contemporary career education, workplace learning programs and provide advice which meets the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of students; and empower them to work towards attainment of their potential.
• Knowledge of the NSW curriculum and ability to develop, plan and implement strategic initiatives and innovative practices that support career learning and positive post-school opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to support students and families to plan and prepare for post-school transition to further study or employment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school staff and members of the wider community and other stakeholders to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational and post-school outcomes.
• Demonstrate an innovative and agile mindset that supports and enhances a culture of continuous improvement within the school environment.

Qualifications/Accreditations

• Qualifications as a four-year trained teacher experience.
• Post graduate qualifications in Career Education (desirable).
• Active NESA Accreditation.
• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number.
• Completion of anaphylaxis training.
• Completion of CPR training.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

• Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow

A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)

• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Training and staff development programs
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Christine Harmer, Principal on Tel: [phone]*** or via email: ***************@mn.catholic.edu.au

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.