Pathways - ES1-3 Education Support

Government schools; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Government schools is seeking a Pathways Coordinator to lead Careers Education, VET, Work Experience and SWL initiatives in a Melbourne-based school. The role involves coordinating newsletters, resources, Pathways policies and cross-team collaboration to support students' career pathways.

The role requires strong communication skills, policy alignment, and the ability to engage with external providers and the school community.

Qualifications

• Experience in Careers Education, VET, Work Experience and SWL.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and maintain links with external providers.
• Ability to support pathways for individual students.
• Familiar with school policies and documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute newsletters highlighting pathway opportunities for students.
• Maintain pathways noticeboard and resources.
• Contribute to college Pathways policies and processes.
• Attend relevant meetings and professional learning to stay current with vocational/pathways trends.
• Maintain Pathways files and disseminate information to year level teams.

Skills

Careers Education

VET

Work Experience

Structured Workplace Learning

Policy & Documentation

Job description

SC1 Demonstratedprevious experience in Careers Education, VET, Work Experience and Structured Workplace Learning

SC2Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with all members of the school community including students, parents, staff and other key stakeholders.

SC3 Demonstrated ability to create and maintain links with a range of external providers.

SC4 Demonstrated capacity to support future pathways for individual students.

SC5 Demonstrated proficiency in working within school policies and procedures and using software and documentation processes relevant to the position.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstratedprevious experience in Careers Education, VET, Work Experience and Structured Workplace Learning

SC2Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with all members of the school community including students, parents, staff and other key stakeholders.

SC3 Demonstrated ability to create and maintain links with a range of external providers.

SC4 Demonstrated capacity to support future pathways for individual students.

SC5 Demonstrated proficiency in working within school policies and procedures and using software and documentation processes relevant to the position.

Role

• Prepare and distribute Newsletters relevant to meaningful pathway opportunities for students
• Maintain pathways noticeboard and resources
• Contribute to college Pathways policies and processes
• Participate in relevant meetings as required, attend professional learning to keep current with vocational/careers/pathways trends and knowledge
• Maintain Pathways files and organisation and disseminate information to the relevant year level teams
• Assist with transition from school processes as part of Pathways Team
• Provide subject and program support for Pathways Team, as required

Responsibilities

Work Experience

In collaboration with Student Management and Pathways team, oversee theWork experience program and associated tasks, including:

• assisting students to source placements
• collecting and sharing data
• maintenance of database & records
• operate as a key contact for employers
• disseminate relevant information regarding student placements and assist in organising programs/activities for students.
• coordinate teacher visits
• undertake workplace visits
• ensuring compliance with OH&S requirements
• ensuring compliance with DET policyPreparing presentations and attend Year 10 classes to present on the work experience program.

Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)

• Oversee the SWL program
• Work in collaboration with Pathways, VCE - VM and Student Management Teams to facilitate student programs.
• operate as a key contact for employers
• disseminate relevant information regarding student placements and assist in organising programs/activities for students.
• This involves guiding and supporting students in sourcing placements, initiating contact with employers on behalf of students, establishing and maintaining positive relationships with employers, undertaking workplace visits, and ensuring compliance with DE policy.

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

• Provide support for students to access VET programs and work in collaboration with the Pathways and