Careers Practitioner

Braemar College; Woodend; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent facilities

Collaborative team

Competitive salary

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Professional development

First aid training

Employee assistance

Salary packaging

Work-life balance

Six weeks leave

Job summary

Braemar College in Victoria seeks an experienced careers and pathways practitioner to guide students beyond school through tailored career planning and tertiary guidance.

The role focuses on individual and group career development, subject selections, and connections with universities, TAFE, and scholarships. Flexibility for 80% part-time is available, with full-time consideration.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification recognised under the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) Professional Standards.
• Strong knowledge of VCE pathway options.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with students, parents, staff and external organisations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual career and course guidance to students and parents.
• Lead and deliver career development programs for students.
• Support students in subject selection and post-school pathway planning.
• Advise on tertiary education options, including university, TAFE, scholarships, accommodation, fee structures, VTAC and UCAT.
• Conduct career information sessions and parent education events.
• Assist students with resume writing, cover letters and interview preparation.
• Coordinate work placements where appropriate.
• Maintain student records and career planning documentation.
• Ensure availability across key timeframes for ATAR release and university offers (Dec-Jan).

Skills

Career guidance

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Student support

Education

CICA-accredited qualification

Job description

Braemar College is an independent, co-educational, ecumenical school for students in Years 5 to 12. The College has two campuses, both near Woodend and less than an hour from Melbourne's CBD.

The successful candidate will experience working in one of the most unique educational settings and teach committed and passionate students. We desire exceptional staff and teachers who want to work in an aspirational culture. Staff support an intentional learning journey for students that builds confidence, independence and readiness for future stages of learning.

The position is an ongoing position from 2027.

The position is part-time, approximately 80%; however, applicants preferring full-time work will also be considered.

This is an incredible opportunity to join Braemar College, which provides a highly supportive and comprehensive learning journey that fosters belonging, inspires growth and enables students to explore and develop in mind, body and spirit.

In this pivotal role, the incumbent will be responsible for leading the preparation of students beyond school through pathway planning, career education and tertiary guidance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing individual career and course guidance to students and parents.
• Leading and delivering career development programs for students.
• 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.
• Coordinating work placements where appropriate.
• Maintaining effective student records and career planning documentation.
• Ensuring availability across the key timeframes for ATAR release and University offers, usually December and January.

About You:

The College seeks an accomplished careers and pathways practitioner who is knowledgeable and passionate about leading, inspiring and supporting young people to imagine and pursue their future life goals. It is expected that you will:

• Have a tertiary qualification recognised under the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners.
• Strong knowledge of VCE 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.
• Display an individual learning disposition that strives for continual improvement.
• Show a willingness and capacity to contribute to students' well‑being by providing support and challenges, and giving them confidence to aspire and thrive.
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with staff.

In addition, the preferred applicant will have an understanding of and commitment to the ethos of Independent Schooling and a willingness to contribute to College events and adhere to the College's 'Child Safe Code of Conduct’ and 'Child Safe and Protection’ policies.

What we offer:

In return for your dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive salary, including ongoing opportunities for professional development, including:

• Excellent facilities and resources.
• A collaborative team environment.
• Very competitive salary structure, inclusive of 17.5% leave loading.
• Access to relevant and interesting professional learning opportunities.
• First Aid Training.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to salary packaging and options to maximise your salary.
• The opportunity for work-life balance.
• For non teachers it is envisaged that six weeks’ leave is available.