Careers Practitioner

Carey; City of Boroondara; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Carey Baptist Grammar School is seeking an experienced Career Practitioner to guide Senior School students, families and the wider community. The role covers career counselling, subject and pathway planning, and tertiary education advice with a focus on VTAC/UCAT and work placements.

The position is permanent, part-time (26.25 hours per week), commencing in January 2027, reporting to the Head of Senior School.

Qualifications

• A minimum entry-level qualification recognised under the CICA Professional Standards.
• Knowledge of the CEAV Code of Ethics and professional career development practices.
• Strong knowledge of VCE, VCE-VET, and IB pathway options.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with students, parents, staff and external organisations.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working with young people and supporting diverse learning and career development needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual career and course counselling to students and parents.
• Deliver career development programs for students in Years 10 to 12.
• Support students in subject selection and post-school pathway planning.
• Advise on tertiary education options, including university, TAFE, scholarships, accommodation, fee structures, and admission requirements such as VTAC and UCAT.
• Conduct career information sessions and parent education events.
• Assist students with resume writing, cover letters and interview preparation.
• Support and coordinate work placements where appropriate.
• Participate in Change of Preference counselling.
• Maintain student records and career planning documentation.
• Support careers events, information nights and destination survey initiatives.
• Manage and expand the Year 10 Work Experience Program, including employer engagement, student applications, communications and administration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Organization skills

Career development experience

Youth work experience

Education

CICA Professional Standards qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about helping young people discover their future pathways and achieve their career aspirations?

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Career Practitioner to provide comprehensive career development services to Senior School students, families, and the wider Senior School community. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by guiding students through subject selection, tertiary education planning, employment pathways, and post-school opportunities.

This is a permanent, part-time (26.25 hours per week) opportunity commencing in January (Term 1), 2027.

Learn more about our community:

Carey is a leading co-educational school for students from Early Learning to Year 12 (IB & VCE). Our cohort is made up of approximately 2700 students who are supported by over 600 passionate and experienced staff. Our vibrant community is also enriched by a number of dedicated volunteers and engaged alumni.

With five extraordinary campuses, we create inspiring spaces where learning thrives and where new opportunities await enthusiastic educators.

• Bulleen Sports Complex
• Experiential Learning Facility - Mission Beach in Far North Queensland

Carey offers a nurturing workplace where innovation is celebrated and both personal and professional growth is actively supported.

The role:

Reporting to the Head of Senior School the Career Practitioner plays a pivotal role in preparing students for life beyond school through personalised career counselling, career education programs, and pathway planning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing individual career and course counselling to students and parents.
• Delivering career development programs for students in Years 10 to 12.
• Supporting students in subject selection and post-school pathway planning.
• Advising on tertiary education options, including university, TAFE, scholarships, accommodation, fee structures, and admission requirements such as VTAC and UCAT.
• Conducting career information sessions and parent education events.
• Assisting students with resume writing, cover letters and interview preparation.
• Supporting and coordinating work placements where appropriate.
• Participating in Change of Preference counselling.
• Maintaining effective student records and career planning documentation.
• Supporting careers events, information nights and destination survey initiatives.
• Managing and expanding the Year 10 Work Experience Program, including employer engagement, student applications, communications and administration.

What do I need to succeed?

• A minimum entry-level qualification recognised under the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners.
• Knowledge of the CEAV Code of Ethics and professional career development practices.
• Strong knowledge of VCE, VCE - VET, and IB pathway options.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to build trusted relationships with students, parents, staff and external organisations.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working with young people and supporting diverse learning and career development needs

A valid Employee Working with Children Check or Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) Registration is a requirement of this position.

Our commitment to Child Safety:

Our community is committed to promoting child safety, student empowerment and cultural safety, with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and neglect. We encourage active student participation in maintaining a safe environment and routinely implement policy updates and improvements to safeguard our students. All members of the Carey community, including staff, parents, alumni and volunteers share the responsibility of maintaining student safety at all times.

You can read more about Carey’s Child Safety policies here .

Carey Baptist Grammar School reserves the right to close this advertisement at any time.

Carey is an inclusive workplace where everyone is celebrated, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical ability and religious or political beliefs. We adopt a whole-school approach to providing an environment of mutual respect, fairness, equity and justice.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands and waters surrounding us and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.