Pathways Advisor & VET Coordinator

The King David School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

The King David School in Armadale, Melbourne, seeks a Pathways Advisor & VET Coordinator to guide Years 9–12 through career education and planning. Role includes career counselling, subject advice, VTAC and tertiary applications, and VET coordination.

This is a 0.5 Part Time Fixed Term position from 1 February 2027 to 10 December 2027, based on campus with opportunities to impact student pathways and alumni career support.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Careers Counselling or Careers Advice.
• Strong knowledge of VCE, VET courses and VTAC processes.
• Experience with aptitude testing and guidance technology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver career education programs for Years 9–10, including CV writing and interview skills.
• Develop and monitor individual career pathway plans for Years 10–12.
• Advise on subject selection and liaise with VCE and Year Level Coordinators.
• Coordinate VTAC information sessions and tertiary course applications.
• Support students with UMAT training and VET course enrolments.
• Manage budgets, online resources, and parent booking systems.

Skills

Career counselling

VTAC knowledge

VCE/VET knowledge

Career guidance software

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in Careers Counselling/Careers Advice

Tools

Career guidance software

Aptitude testing tools

Job description

The King David School in Armadale is seeking a dedicated Pathways Advisor & VET Coordinator to guide students in Years 9 – 12 through their career education and planning journey. This role involves providing career counselling, subject selection advice, and support for tertiary course applications.

This is a 0.5 Part Time Fixed Term position, commencing 1 February 2027 ending 10 December 2027.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver career education programs for Years 9 – 10, including CV writing and interview skills
• Manage Year 10 Careers Program and conduct Morrisby Report reviews
• Develop and monitor individual career pathway plans for students in Years 10 – 12
• Advise on subject selection and liaise with VCE and Year Level Coordinators
• Conduct VTAC information sessions, oversee tertiary course applications, and support students with UMAT training
• Coordinate VET course enrolments and provide career support to alumni
• Manage the Careers budget, online resources, and parent booking systems

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Postgraduate qualifications in Careers Counselling/Careers Advice
• In-depth knowledge of VCE, VET courses, and VTAC processes
• Proficiency in career guidance technology and aptitude testing

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Successful interviews and feedback for Year 10 students post-career testing
• Comprehensive communication of relevant career and tertiary information to Year 11 and 12 students
• Effective placement of graduates in tertiary courses
• Development and execution of impactful career programs linking work and school

Must be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching or hold an employee Working With Children Check.

The King David School in Melbourne is a co-educational progressive Jewish Day School catering for 800 students from Preschool to VCE. Our VCE students rank in the top 4% of the State. We value individuality and self-expression, a strong Australian identity, and students’ intellectual, cultural and social development within a progressive Jewish environment. The School is located in Armadale, and is well serviced by public transport.

We apologise in advance but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.