Strategic Director, Graduate Pathways & Careers

Cranbrook School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranbrook School is seeking an experienced careers and pathways leader to join the Senior School as Director of Graduate Pathways & Careers, commencing Term 1, 2027. The role is full-time and based at the Senior School campus in Bellevue Hill, Sydney.

The Director leads the Pathways and Careers program, offering guidance to Years 7–12, coordinating education, counselling, workshops, and university, VET, apprenticeship and direct employment pathways.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Career Development, Education, Psychology or related field.
• Experience providing careers guidance to adolescents.
• Sound knowledge of Australian tertiary admissions and NSW senior secondary curriculum.
• Working knowledge of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) requirements, including HSC rules.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to build trust with students, parents and staff.
• Strong organisational skills, with ability to plan and coordinate events and programs.
• Ability to present confidently to students, parents and external audiences.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) – NSW, or willingness to obtain.
• Postgraduate qualification in Career Development or Career Education is highly desirable.
• Current membership of the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA) is highly desirable.
• Experience working in a school setting, ideally an independent school, is desirable.
• Established networks with universities, employers and industry are desirable.
• Experience coordinating work experience, mentoring or alumni programs is desirable.
• Experience with careers software and ICT platforms is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pathways and Careers program; provide careers education, guidance and pathways advice.
• Offer individual careers counselling and develop a sequential careers education program.
• Coordinate group sessions and workshops; advise on university, vocational education and direct employment.
• Assist with applications admissions processes, UAC, early entry and scholarships.
• Organise careers expos, university visits, information evenings and mentoring programs.
• Maintain relationships with universities, employers, industry bodies, and the Old Cranbrookians’ Association.
• Use post-school destination data to improve the program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Public speaking

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Career Development qualification

Education/Psychology related degree

Postgraduate Career Development (desirable)

Tools

Career software

ICT platforms

Job description

Cranbrook School is seeking an experienced careers and pathways leader to join the Senior School as Director of Graduate Pathways & Careers, commencing Term 1, 2027. The role is full-time and based at the Senior School campus in Bellevue Hill, Sydney.

The Director leads the Pathways and Careers program, offering guidance to Years 7–12, coordinating education, counselling, workshops, and university, VET, apprenticeship and direct employment pathways.