Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Hume - Murrindindi
Reference: 1503061
KSC 1 Demonstrated high level capacity to provide advice and support to the school community on matters relating to careers, career pathways
and educational pathways
KSC 2 Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning.
KSC 3 Demonstrated high level ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment.
KSC 4 Demonstrated high level oral and communication skills, inter-personal skills and the ability to work independently and or as part of a team,
to achieve school goals, specifically in the area of careers, pathways, transition and student engagement.
KSC 5 Current knowledge of agencies, networks and community services related to careers and pathways and programs specifically for students
at risk.
Career practitioners are the vital link between schools and the broader community, employment and education providers. Developments to
bring education and industry closer, has impacted upon all sectors in the educational arena, and will require schools rethinking the way in which
external liaison duties are resources. It is about building quality relationships to empower all young people to better access the post school
world of work, rather than filling an immediate skill shortage area for industry and government.
The applicant should have experience and qualifications or be willing to obtain qualifications in the above area and be highly ICT literate.
To develop, implement and evaluate a whole school approach to Career¿s Education and to build an effective Careers team.
Manage the budget for Careers to ensure budget expenditures are aligned with program and school priorities as set down in the Strategic Plan
and Annual Implementation Plan.
To build partnership and liaise with external community resources and make the relevant links.
To keep up to date on the development of policy and responses to government policies and ensure students are aware of developments in
workforce, industry areas and the tertiary opportunities available to them.
With Student Wellbeing and Senior School Managers, develop and recommend affirmative action awareness and non traditional career path
education across the curriculum for students.
Maintain and develop career resources and a Careers Room accessible to students.
Work with the Careers team, Learning and Teaching and Professional Development Managers, Domain Leaders and Year Level Managers
and Co-ordinators to design and implement a Careers education program for students.
To ensure students skills in resume, cover letter writing and interviews through the work education program.
To manage VASS (Victorian Assessment Software System) ensure students in senior school have viable courses
and teachers are fully informed.
Liaise with employers, TAFEs and organise the Work Experience Program.
With staff teaching Year 10 and the Year 10 Manager and Co-ordinator, design and implement training for the students to enable them to
participate in work experience and research a wide range of careers and make informed decisions about possible career pathways.
Inform and provide advice to the school community on ¿ tertiary education requirements and prerequisites, including UMAT,
University Scholarship programs, fee structures, accommodation etc.
Inform and provide advice to the school community on ¿ tertiary selection (course and subjects), careers choice, tertiary applications (VTAV),
Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS), open days at tertiary institutions, transition from school to work or further study.
Provide a counselling service at change of preference time.
Advise and train Middle and Senior Years staff on counselling students about career and subject choices.
Work with the Senior Years leaders, Timetable and Learning and Teaching Co-ordinator to investigate and initiate appropriate VCE/TAFE
Articulation opportunities for students.
Co-ordinate and maintain the Destination Survey on exiting students Years 9 -12.
Provide culturally aware career development programs and service for indigenous and CALD students.
Acknowledge and provide for the career development needs of students with disabilities, engage in a case management approach of career
services for these students.
Maintain professional knowledge base by attending careers network meetings and relevant professional development activities organised by
the Career Development Association of Australia, the CEAV and tertiary institutions.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Our school
We are a secondary school of around 340 students and 60 staff. We pride ourselves on the `family¿ atmosphere of our college, where every student is known by name and has a strong sense of belonging.
Our students mix well between year levels; this friendliness is especially striking in our music program, school productions, ski program and at the start of each day in our Vertical Home Groups. We have a strong sporting culture, with individuals and teams regularly competing at State level.
Our college is large enough to offer an extensive curriculum, both academic and applied, that allows our senior students to confidently embark on the career pathway of their choice.
The College has a proud record of achievement; NAPLAN, VCE, Student Survey Results, Staff Survey and Parent Survey Results are, in almost every area, well above like schools and above state averages. This is due to our talented and hard-working staff, friendly and positive rural students, and supportive wider community.
¿Our facilities
The College is proud of its spacious and beautiful landscaped grounds. We have a stadium with an indoor basketball court, gymnasium and squash courts (that we share with our local community after hours), a college hall with excellent sound and lighting (that is used for college concerts and productions), two large ovals, tennis courts and ample recreational space for active and passive activity.
Our college classrooms are inviting, with excellent ICT functionality and well-resourced with specialised equipment.
Our people
Our staff have built a fantastic workplace culture here at the college, where we enjoy learning from each other as well as encouraging and supporting our staff to engage with the very best in professional learning beyond our school.
We have an excellent induction and mentorship program to support new staff, tailored to their needs and experience.
Our workplace is known for its friendly atmosphere, that extends beyond the school day with regular organised social activities.
Our community
Alexandra Secondary College stands on the Country of the Taungurung people, nestled between mountains and alongside the Goulburn River and Lake Eildon. It is an outstanding place to enjoy the great outdoors or enjoy the increasingly renowned hospitality industry.
We are committed to always being a school community where all members of our school community are welcomed, accepted, and treated equitably.
Our wider rural community is friendly and welcoming to new people and very supportive of our school.
Alexandra is located 140 kilometres northeast of Melbourne, with a population of nearly 3,000. Our college serves as the only secondary school for the nearby towns of Marysville, Eildon, Narbethong, Buxton, Taggerty, Thornton, Merton, Molesworth and surrounds. Over ninety percent of primary students feed into our school, which is unique and adds to the family atmosphere where students not only learn together but grow up together.
Alexandra Secondary College has a 3 bedroom school house. Successful applicants may have access to it if it¿s available.