Pathways & Vocational Learning Coordinator

Lutheran Education Australia Ltd; City of Wodonga; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration & conditions

Collaborative culture

Wellbeing support

Learning & development

Induction & mentoring

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Staff tuition discounts

Job summary

Victory Lutheran College is seeking a Pathways & Vocational Learning Coordinator to lead career education and pathways across the Secondary School. The role supports students with subject selection, tertiary applications, apprenticeships and employment pathways.

The position involves coordinating VET, SWL and SBATs, building industry partnerships, and working with staff to improve post-school outcomes. Current VIT registration or WWC required.

Qualifications

• Experience in career development, pathway planning or vocational learning.
• Knowledge of senior secondary pathways, tertiary entry requirements and employment opportunities.
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of career education and pathways programs across the Secondary School.
• Provide individual pathway counselling and support students with subject selection and post-school options.
• Coordinate VET, Structured Workplace Learning and SBATs.
• Build partnerships with universities, TAFE providers, employers and community organisations.
• Coordinate workplace learning opportunities and industry engagement activities.
• Collaborate with College leaders to improve student outcomes.

Skills

Career development

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Career Development

Job description

Pathways & Vocational Learning Coordinator

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.80 FTE)

Applications Close: 9 October 2026

Victory Lutheran College is seeking a passionate and future-focused Pathways and Vocational Learning Coordinator to support students in exploring and pursuing meaningful career, training and post-school pathways.

Commencing January 2027

Victory Lutheran College is seeking a passionate and future-focused Pathways and Vocational Learning Coordinator to provide leadership in career development, pathway counselling, workplace learning and vocational education across the Secondary School in 2027.

This important role supports students and families to make informed decisions about subject selection, senior secondary pathways, further education, training and employment opportunities, helping students successfully navigate their future beyond school.

The College is open to appointing the role in a variety of ways depending on the experience, qualifications and strengths of the successful applicant. Applicants with expertise in pathways, vocational education, workplace learning, or a combination of these areas are encouraged to apply.

The role combines the College's existing Pathways Coordinator responsibilities with vocational learning coordination responsibilities for 2027. The final allocation of duties and release time will be determined following appointment and may vary based on the experience and qualifications of the successful applicant.

• 0.80 FTE Maximum-Term for 2027
• Careers, pathways and vocational learning focus
• VET, workplace learning and industry engagement
• Flexible appointment model based on applicant strengths

About the role

As the Pathways & Vocational Learning Coordinator, you will:

• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of career education and pathways programs across the Secondary School.
• Provide individual pathway counselling and support students and families with subject selection, tertiary applications, apprenticeships, traineeships and employment pathways.
• Coordinate Vocational Education and Training (VET), Structured Workplace Learning and School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs).
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with universities, TAFE providers, Registered Training Organisations, employers and community organisations.
• Coordinate workplace learning opportunities, careers events, industry engagement activities and pathway transition programs.
• Work collaboratively with College leaders and staff to improve student outcomes and post-school destinations.
• Current VIT Registration (for a teaching appointment).
• Certificate IV in Career Development (or equivalent recognised qualification).
• Strong understanding of senior secondary pathways, tertiary entry, training and employment opportunities.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS -Highly Desirable

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE).
• Experience coordinating Vocational Education and Training (VET), Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) or School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs).
• Experience working with Registered Training Organisations, TAFE providers, universities, employers or industry partners.

About you

You are a collaborative and student-centred educator or career development professional who:

• Has experience in career development, pathway planning, vocational learning or workplace learning programs.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of senior secondary pathways, tertiary entry requirements, training and employment opportunities.
• Builds positive relationships with students, families, staff and external partners.
• Possesses excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, sound judgement and a commitment to supporting positive student outcomes.
• Supports the Christian ethos and values of Victory Lutheran College

Applicants must hold a current VIT registration or Victorian Employee Working With Children Check (or be eligible to obtain one).

What We Offer

At Victory, we invest in our people because we know thriving staff lead to thriving students.

We offer:

• Highly competitive remuneration and conditions.
• A supportive and collaborative culture.
• Extensive wellbeing and professional support.
• Professional learning and development opportunities.
• Structured induction and mentoring.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access.
• Staff tuition fee discounts.

Child Safety and Requirements

Victory Lutheran College is committed to being a Child Safe organisation. All staff are required to adhere to the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct and policies.

The successful applicant will be required to hold:

• Current VIT registration or Victorian Employee Working with Children Check
• First Aid, CPR and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or a willingness to obtain these)

VICTORY IS A CHILD SAFE COMMUNITY

Statement of Faith

Victory Lutheran College is a Lutheran school and offers a Lutheran education to all, regardless of background. The College recognises that each person is uniquely positioned to be a blessing in the lives of others, and that leaders have particular influence over those that they are entrusted to lead. All Staff are expected to model and promote a life lived in accordance with the College’s Lutheran faith, in word and action.

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

957 Students
90 TeachingStaff
67 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers VET

Victory Lutheran College is a growing school of the Lutheran Church of Australia. We are dedicated to inspiring and transforming the lives of our students from Foundation to Year 12, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, values, and confidence to make a positive impact in the world.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 9am Friday 9 October 2026