Careers Practitioner

Penola Catholic College Broadmeadows; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penola Catholic College Broadmeadows is seeking a Careers Practitioner to join our welcoming and supportive environment in Broadmeadows, VIC.

You will engage students in explorations of pathways beyond school, provide guidance, and collaborate with families, staff and external providers to promote positive outcomes.

This is an ongoing 0.86 FTE role, Monday to Friday, 8.30am–3.36pm, reporting to the Head of Careers and supporting Year 12 after VCE results.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of career development theories and pathways.
• Ability to develop, implement and promote effective career plans.
• Valid working with children clearance and a satisfactory national police check.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in explorations and dialogue about pathways beyond school.
• Provide guidance, education and support to students, families and staff.
• Collaborate with Head of Careers, employers, training providers and educational institutions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Career practitioner certification

Job description

Penola Catholic College Broadmeadows – Broadmeadows VIC

22h ago , from Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools

• A welcoming and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the development and lives of students

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Careers Practitioner to join Penola Catholic College and work in a supportive and collaborative environment.

As the Careers Practitioner, you will be responsible for engaging students in explorations and dialogue about their pathways beyond school. Working closely with the Head of Careers, you will provide guidance, education and support to students, their families and staff, helping students to identify their strengths, interests and aspirations. Through collaboration with colleagues, employers, training providers and educational institutions, you will assist students to explore a diverse range of post-school opportunities and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to successfully transition into further education, training or employment. You will contribute to creating an environment that encourages students to develop a positive self-concept, make informed decisions about their futures and maximise their career and pathway opportunities. Working alongside the Head of Careers you will support Year 12 students following the release of VCE results and provide advice regarding tertiary pathway placements.

This is an ongoing position (0.86 FTE), working Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 3.36pm.

About You

To be successful you have a strong understanding of career development theories, tertiary admissions processes and alternative pathways, including VET and School-Based Apprenticeships (SBATs). You hold relevant careers practitioner training or certification and can demonstrate the ability to develop, implement and promote effective career plans that support positive student outcomes. Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills enable you to build positive relationships with students, families, staff and external education and training providers. You are, self-motivated and able to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary educational teams while maintaining professional boundaries and supporting student wellbeing. You must hold a valid working clearance for working with children check and a satisfactory national police check.

You will also have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children.

Why Work With Us

We will provide you with:

• A welcoming and supportive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• An opportunity to make a real difference in the development and lives of students

Please review the Position Description for further information.

About Penola Catholic College

Penola Catholic College is a co-educational college for students from years 7-12 with two campuses in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne. College campuses are situated in Glenroy, which caters for years 7 and 8, and the senior campus in Broadmeadows that features years 9 to 12 and a total college enrolment of approximately 1,500 students.

We provide students with real life learning opportunities and experiences that will prepare them for the “business of living”.

Penola Catholic College is an equal opportunity employer that promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

For further information about Penola Catholic College please visit www.penola.vic.edu.au.

Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.