Careers Education Team Leader — Pathways & VTAC

Department of Education Victoria; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria–Dandenong VIC is seeking a Careers Team Leader to manage Careers Education, VET and Work Placement programs. The role reports to the Associate Principal – Senior Studies and leads a team of practitioners within the school.

The position focuses on improving student engagement and transitions, working with a diverse student cohort and external partners to provide pathways and opportunities across the senior years.

Qualifications

• KSC1 Highly developed organisational, communication (verbal, written and IT skills) and interpersonal skills.
• KSC2 Ability to build productive relationships with key stakeholders within the school and wider community.
• KSC3 Capacity to plan and provide high quality pathways and careers advice to students and families.
• KSC4 A commitment to professional learning and reflection to enable personal growth of skills, expertise and capacity.
• KSC5 Demonstrated capacity to show initiative, contribute to a positive school culture and enact organisational values.

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 careers expertise and support to counsel students and their parents, regarding pathways and transition.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with external stakeholders, including tertiary education providers, support agencies and employers.
• Organise and implement an effective Careers Expo annually.
• Work collaboratively within the careers team to ensure programs outside core responsibilities are supported, when needed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Careers Education qualification

Job description

Department of Education Victoria–Dandenong VIC is seeking a Careers Team Leader to manage Careers Education, VET and Work Placement programs. The role reports to the Associate Principal – Senior Studies and leads a team of practitioners within the school.

The position focuses on improving student engagement and transitions, working with a diverse student cohort and external partners to provide pathways and opportunities across the senior years.