Careers Practitioner

ROLE

Part Time (3 days)

Salary Range: $73,467 - $89,335 (Fulltime equivalent)

The Careers and Pathways Practitioner supports the organisation and implementation of high-quality career education activities with a particular focus on coordinating the Work Experience and Morrisby programs. The Practitioner requires a sound understanding of young people's needs, detailed knowledge of education and employment pathways, and the capacity to work in a team and independently to meet the varied accountabilities of the role.

QUALIFICATIONS

Formal qualification in careers counselling and pathways management or other formal qualification or experience relevant to the position.

RESPONSIBILITIES                             

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include:

• Assist Years 7 to 12 students to develop meaningful Career Action Plans.

• Provide information and advice to Years 9, 10 and 11 students about subject selection.

• Conduct pathway planning sessions with Year 12 students and help them to manage their VTAC preferences.

• Assist students with course-related documents (e.g., personal statements, SEAS applications, university applications, scholarship applications, enrolment forms etc.)

• Assist students to develop high-quality job applications and interview skills.

• Assist with the organisation and facilitation of group/class-based career education activities.

• Assist with the evaluation and improvement of the school’s career education services.

• Lead a culture of success for all students taking part in VET/SWL/SBATs within the VCE VM and VPC, and boost the profile of vocational learning across the school.

• Manage Work Experience including managing the school’s responsibilities for workplace visits and compliance with health and safety regulations in the workplace for our students.

• Manage My Career Insights (Morrisby) as part of the Careers and Pathways team.

• Publicise careers-related information to staff, students, and families (e.g., VTAC, Open Days, Scholarships, Industry programs etc.)

• Network with external education and training providers, employers, and community organisations to foster positive relationships.

• Work with the leadership team to design and deliver career development programs based as required.

• Participate in running school information nights

• Attend local Careers network meetings and some career practitioner briefings at TAFEs throughout the year

• Be a champion for One VCE through the engagement with Senior Secondary reforms across the school and wider community

• Other duties as reasonably directed by the Principal

Applicants must apply via the Departments school jobs portal at 

https://www.vic.gov.au/school-jobs

Job ID: 1539442

 Closing Date: 03/09/2026