Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1501585
Hazel Glen College is located in the City of Whittlesea, one of Melbourne's fastest growing municipalities. Hazel Glen College has an active and integral role in the ongoing development of the Doreen community hub.
The College commenced at the beginning of the 2014 school year with 143 students. Growth of the College was rapid, with the College growing to a current size of 2,200 students and 250 staff.
During 2025, the College has transitioned to a Primary P-6 and Secondary 7-12 model. A Child Family Centre, comprising, kindergarten, extended day care, playgroups, intervention services, maternal health centre and various other community service groups, co-located on the school site, creates an exciting and innovative early childhood education precinct.
The College vision, One College - Everyone Matters, leads the direction for our community. It is the expectation of all staff across the College to guide students and develop skills, attitudes and values required to fully participate in the rich educational journey at the College and life in the 21st century.
Hazel Glen College enjoys outstanding physical resources that provides students with the best possible educational opportunities. The modern facilities and teaching and learning practice represent an exciting opportunity for students and parents and establishes the College's culture, values and nature.
Hazel Glen College is committed to the academic and personal growth of every student.
A focused curriculum, dedication to innovation and a culture of care and support, allows us to meet this commitment. A balanced and comprehensive curriculum constantly challenges students to extend their learning. In providing 21st Century teaching and learning, there is a strong focus on student agency in learning and a comprehensive STEAM education program across the College.
Our aim is to challenge students to be the very best they can be and importantly, assist every student to reach their potential. Teaching the skills needed for a fulfilling life in the 21st Century, and supporting a love of learning that goes well beyond the classroom, is actively embraced by our College.
The Careers Practitioner will provide planned career development programs and activities informed by the Victorian Careers Curriculum Framework which support our students to gain the necessary skills, knowledge, behaviours and capabilities which lead to successful further educational opportunities, employment or training. Personal qualities of objectivity, sensitivity and integrity, along with strong levels of initiative, will be required. The appointee will have excellent communication skills.
Design and deliver classroom based Year 7-10 planned career development programs and activities informed by the Victorian Careers Curriculum Framework and which support students to gain the skills, knowledge, behaviours and capabilities to manage their careers throughout their life.
Facilitate the development of Career Action Plans for all Year 9 and 10 students, including EAL and Indigenous Year 7 - 10 students.
Provide individual careers counselling to all year 10 students prior to VCE/VCAL/VET subject selection and further education and training course selection.
Provide targeted support appropriate to student needs (in conjunction with the Head of School and Student Wellbeing Leader), if they are identified as being "at risk" of early leaving or not making a successful transition to further education, training or employment, as identified through school mapping process.
Undertaking a formal exit interview with any student leaving school before commencing Year 11 that includes:
Coordinate and maintain destination data on exiting Year 9 and 10 students.
Provide a one to one counselling service for students, parents, and the wider school community.
Develop and sustain quality record keeping practices.
Develop and maintain a relevant and current career service room/library.
Provide culturally aware career development programs and services for indigenous and EAL students.
Support the Senior School Assistant Principal and Head of Teaching and Learning with providing the career development needs of students with disabilities.
Develop students' skills in resume and cover letter writing and interview skills.
Participate in running school careers expos and activities.
Facilitate Year 10 work experience program, incorporating safe @work.
Coordinate and organise Pathway activities/speakers relevant to students' interest.
Assist in the delivery of information on all post compulsory options and VTAC selection system to the school community as part of the pathways team.
Maintain professional relationships with external training, education, employment and community organisations to provide diverse range of pathway options for students.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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
Applications should include:
1. Demonstrated experience within Careers/Pathways Programs. As qualifications are a requirement of this position, the successful applicant must have a minimum Cert IV in Careers Development or indicate a preparedness to complete an appropriate course.
2. A cover sheet providing the name of the applicant, record number (where appropriate), home address and telephone number, telephone number of the school(s) or location where the applicant can be contacted, the position you are applying for and the vacancy number of the position
3. A specific response to all of the key selection criteria and position details.
4. A CV with a summary of experience and qualifications
5. The names, email address and contact details of three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the key selection criteria
SC1 Proven ability to develop, implement and lead a College Careers Pathway Plan for all students in Years 7-12
SC2 Proven ability to work effectively within a senior leadership team with highly developed communication and time mangement skills.
SC3 Previous experience with the implementation of the Victorian Careers Curriculum Framework.
SC4 Excellent organisation skills and previous experience in implementing a Year 10 work experience program
SC5 Proven experience in developing community partnership with local business and industry for future work placements and employment opportunities.
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.