Careers & Pathways Coordinator

Department of Education Victoria; Korumburra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria–Korumburra VIC is seeking a dedicated Careers Education professional to lead the development of a school-wide careers curriculum for Years 7–12 and to coordinate extensive career support services, including counselling, VTAC guidance and work experience programs.

The role requires strong collaboration with staff and external agencies to embed career education across the curriculum and ensure students are prepared for post-school pathways and tertiary options.

Qualifications

• Experience and demonstrable knowledge of career development theory and practice for secondary schools.
• Strong planning, organisation and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent verbal, written and IT communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and young people.
• Experience using career development software packages.
• Tertiary qualifications in Career Development and/or Careers Counselling and/or teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop and embed a comprehensive careers curriculum for Years 7–12 aligned to the Victorian Curriculum 2.0.
• Coordinate a range of career support services including counselling, VTAC information and pathways programs.
• Collaborate with college staff to implement the Careers Education Framework and Work Education programs.
• Lead and develop the careers and pathways team, including industry links and work experience opportunities.

Skills

Career development theory

Organisation & planning

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Career software

Career counselling qualification

Education

Career Development degree

Teaching qualification

Tools

Morrisby

VTAC

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Korumburra VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Korumburra Secondary College is a progressive, co-educational school located in Korumburra, 20 minutes from Inverloch and 40 minutes from Phillip Island. KSC enrols students from Years 7-12, aiming to provide a challenging and sequential curriculum that is responsive to the Victorian Curriculum for Year 7-10 and Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), Vocational Education and Training (VET) and the VCE Vocational Major (VM).

The college offers a variety of educational experiences which include the South Gippsland School Music Program (SGSMP); athletics, swimming and cross country events; interschool sport; Outdoor Education courses; school drama performances: A Night to Remember a display of student performances; community service and many extra-curricular activities at lunchtimes.

We are proud of our experienced and dedicated staff, who are continually upgrading their skills with targeted professional development. We aim to provide the best possible learning environment for our students and foster pride and engagement at all levels of the college. We offer you an open invitation to contact or visit our college at any time.

Selection Criteria

• Experience and demonstrated knowledge of career development theory and practice and ability to apply this to the development and delivery of curriculum, careers and pathways counselling and programs within a secondary educational environment.
• Highly developed organisation, planning, leadership and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated highly developed organisational, communication (verbal, written and IT skills) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated capacity working with young people and diverse communities, providing advice and support on matters relating to careers and educational pathways, together with current knowledge of agencies, networks and community services related to careers and pathways programs.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of career development software packages and the capacity to engage with the development of materials and resources for the online environment.
• Tertiary qualifications in Career Development and/or Careers Counselling and/or teaching.

Role

• Careers Education Curriculum
  • Ensure career development programs align with College priorities, curriculum expectations, and best-practice approaches to career education
  • Develop and embed a comprehensive careers curriculum across Years 7-12, with authentic links to Victorian Curriculum 2.0 and Careers Education
  • Map, document and regularly review career development education across the Years 7-12 curriculum
  • Support teachers to explicit teach engaging career lessons developed to align to our Colleges instructional model, suitable for embedding in Years 7-12 curriculum
  • Integrate employability skills, career management competencies, and workplace readiness into curriculum programs and design relevant assessments
  • Work collaboratively across the College to support staff in the effective delivery of the Careers Education Framework, Work Education, and Pathways Planning programs
  • Collaborate with Domain Leaders to embed career education into curriculum and/or assessment where relevant
  • Monitor implementation, identify barriers, gather stakeholder feedback, and drive continuous improvement in career development initiatives
• Career Support
  • Coordinate the delivery of a range of career support services across the school involving a range of work areas: careers counselling; Year 7 & 8 ; Year 9 Career Insight and Morrisby; and work experience program Year 10; Year 11 and 12 career and pathways programs; VTAC, Equity Schemes and Scholarships; Career Action Plans, Subject and Course Counselling, case management of students at risk and transition from school exemptions and exits
  • Apply sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in developing best practice principles for the career education program, including the development, review and implementation of processes and policies
  • Undertake research and analysis within the careers and pathways portfolio, consistent with the school’s objectives
  • Interpret and analyse data to inform and provide authoritative advice to the leadership team
  • Disburse current, valid, and reliable information in all practices, abiding by the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA), school policy, child safe, Department of Education Structured Workplace Learning and Work Experience mandated rules, OHS protocols relating to Structured Workplace Learning and Work Experience, liaising with line management regarding queries, complaints and safety concerns, discrimination and Work Safe Insurance claims
  • Coordinate and support the team during the course counselling / subject selection process
  • Provide professional counselling services to students and record all interviews in electronic data base
  • Provide expertise and advice for students regarding options relating to careers, courses, pathways and vocations
  • Coordinate and undertake Career Action Plan interviewing with Year 9-12 students, including students in out of home care, indigenous students and students with additional needs
  • Develop and present career-based sessions to students via assemblies
  • Develop and present to parents/carers the objectives of the careers program at the College
  • Collaborate and liaise with the senior school team regularly, to improve the work-readiness of students
  • Coordinate and assist students with work placement opportunities
  • Develop links with agencies and oversee mock interviews
  • Connect at risk students to short courses, training and employment opportunities
  • Lead the careers and pathways team to deliver VTAC and pathway information on post-school options and undertake interviews with each Year 12 students
  • Oversee industry-based excursions, programs and guest speakers
  • Oversee the destination data, follow up tracking at 0 and 6 months after exit
  • Provide support and assistance to students who have exited (aged 15+) and follow up tracking to ensure they have remained engaged in an education setting, for 6 months after exit
  • Ensure knowledge and expertise are kept updated regarding career trends, workforce changes and job opportunities to assist students in gaining employment
  • Work with school leaders to review practices and make recommendations for future planning
  • Preparation of annual pathway report detailing exit destinations and tertiary offers for the leadership team

Responsibilities

• 1.Partnerships
  • Work collaboratively with parents, wellbeing, administration, inclusion, leadership teams and external organisations to support students transitioning to further education, training or employment
  • Develop strong relationships with commercial partners, community organisations and the employment sector to benefit students
  • Provide expert advice and support to the school community on careers and pathways options
• 2.Networking
  • Attend outside agency meetings i.e, career practitioner seminars and conferences
  • Support and build links between the College and the tertiary institutions including through specific partnership programmes
  • Participate in Student Led Conferences, information evenings and course advice evenings for subject selection
  • Oversee and participate in various career events.
  • Liaise with the Headstart program to support students access to appropriate apprenticeships and traineeship pathway opportunities
  • Attend relevant staff meetings
  • Promote careers and pathways via careers newsletters and social media posts
  • Attend regular meetings with senior leaders regarding student progress
  • Attend Student Support Group (SSG) meetings to discuss pathway options, as required
• 3.Other Duties
  • Participate in professional development and training to maintain the expected level of knowledge of current and best practice in the major areas of responsibility associated with the role
  • Liaise regularly with the VET/SBAT/SWL Coordinator and Headstart Coordinator
  • Meet regularly with the Student Services Leader to discuss the strategic direction of the careers and pathways program and contribute to the overarching Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan for the College
  • Undertake other duties related to the role 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 (seeWorkplace 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

• 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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx