Director of Careers & Student Pathways

Woodleigh School Mops Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodleigh School invites applications for a full-time Head of Careers based at the Senior Campus in Langwarrin South. The role leads a modern careers education program for students in Years 7–12, including counselling after VCE results, with collaboration across school leaders to support transitions into further study or work.

The Head of Careers will deliver comprehensive education and advice, coordinate Year 10 and Year 11 activities, organize career assessments, mock interviews and industry

Qualifications

• Experience with/understanding of Careers and Vocational Educational and Training programs
• Experience/training in careers education
• Commitment to ongoing development of knowledge of VCAA and tertiary admissions requirements
• Commitment to ongoing development of teaching pedagogies relevant to careers CET education, and to optimising learning for all students
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, good negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• High computer literacy and a degree of competency in the use of learning technology
• An understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children
• Professional practice that is strongly aligned with the expectations of The Woodleigh Teacher

Responsibilities

• Delivery of Career Education and Development
• Deliver a career development program aligned with the National Standards for Professional Career Development that exposes students to self-awareness activities
• Co-ordinate Year 10 Careers Program culminating in VCE subject selection and includes career assessment instruments
• Co-ordinate a team of teachers to deliver job-seeking and interview programs for Year 9 students
• Coordinate Year 11 Industry Tour program with external partners
• Organise Mock Interview program for Year 9 students
• Individual Student Counselling and Parent Interface
• Event organisation
• Professional Development and Regular Meetings
• Communication of Information
• Administration

Skills

Careers education

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Learning technology

Education

Education degree

Career Counselling qualification

Job description

Woodleigh School invites applications for a full-time Head of Careers based at the Senior Campus in Langwarrin South. The role leads a modern careers education program for students in Years 7–12, including counselling after VCE results, with collaboration across school leaders to support transitions into further study or work.

The Head of Careers will deliver comprehensive education and advice, coordinate Year 10 and Year 11 activities, organize career assessments, mock interviews and industry