Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1520320
Career Development Knowledge and Application
Demonstrated knowledge of career development theory and practice, with the ability to apply this knowledge to design and deliver effective careers education, guidance, and pathways programs within a secondary school environment.
Communication, Organisation and Collaboration Skills
Highly developed organisational, communication (verbal, written and digital/IT), and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively and contribute effectively within a team environment.
Student-Centred Professional Practice
Demonstrated professional approach and commitment to achieving positive outcomes for all students through the planning and delivery of a comprehensive and inclusive career education program.
Supporting Diverse Communities
Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with young people and families from culturally diverse backgrounds, providing advice and support on career and educational pathways, alongside current knowledge of relevant agencies, networks, and community services.
Digital Career Tools and Online Resource Development
Demonstrated experience using career development software and digital platforms, with the ability to develop and deliver career education resources and materials in an online environment.
Relevant Qualifications
Possession of, or progress toward, a formal qualification in career development or a related field relevant to the position.
Annual Leave
A full-time employee is entitled to 152 hours (20 days) annual leave in respect of each twelve months of service and accrues progressively during a year of service according to the employee's ordinary hours of work. Part-time employees receive annual leave entitlements on a pro rata basis calculated according to the time fraction worked.
Additional paid leave - education support class
A full-time education support class employee is entitled to 228 hours (30 days) additional paid leave in respect of each calendar year. Part-time employees receive additional paid leave entitlements on a pro rata basis calculated according to the time fraction worked.
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Career Support
Assist in the delivery and administration of a range of career support services across the school involving a range of work areas: careers guidance; Year 7 -9 `Connect¿ program; Year 9 `Career Insight¿ and Morrisby; Year 10 `Steps to Success¿ and work experience program; Year 11 and 12 career and pathways programs; VTAC, Equity schemes and Scholarships; Career Action Plans, Subject and Course Counselling, transition from school exemptions and exits.
Advise the whole school community in best practices in careers and pathways, including VET, Structured Workplace Learning, Work Experience, and all career matters i.e., process, policy, outcomes and programs.
Provide support to students with additional needs to access programs/courses post-school.
Disburse current, valid, and reliable information in all practices, abiding by the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA), school policy, child safe, Department of Education Structured Workplace Learning and Work Experience mandated rules, OHS protocols relating to Structured Workplace Learning and Work Experience, liaising with line management regarding queries, complaints and safety concerns, discrimination and Work Safe Insurance claims.
Support the pathways team in the course counselling process.
Provide professional careers guidance services to students and record all interviews in electronic data base.
Provide guidance for students regarding options relating to careers, courses, pathways and vocations.
Undertake Career Action Plan interviewing with Year 9 -12 students, including students in out of home care, First Nations students and students with additional needs.
Develop and support the delivery of career education sessions via assemblies and designated classes.
Plan for students in the senior school to complete Literacy, Language and Numeracy testing (LLN).
Collaborate and liaise with the senior team regularly, to improve the work-readiness of students.
As part of the careers team assist students with work placement opportunities.
Develop links with agencies to organise mock interviews.
Connect at risk students to short courses, training and employment opportunities.
Deliver VTAC and pathway materials and undertake interviews with each Year 12 student, seeking tertiary further studies or employment.
Target students for industry-based excursions, programs and guest speakers.
Ensure knowledge and expertise are kept updated regarding career trends, workforce changes and job opportunities to assist students in gaining employment.
Assist with destination data, follow up tracking 6 months after exit.
Partnerships
Work collaboratively with parents, wellbeing, administration, inclusion, leadership teams and external organisations to support students transitioning to further education, training or employment.
Work with leaders to review practices and make recommendations for future planning.
Develop strong relationships with commercial partners, community organisations and the employment sector to benefit students with SWL placements and work experience placements.
Provide advice and support to the school community on careers and pathways options.
Provide support and assistance to students who have exited (aged 15+) and follow up tracking for 6 months after exit.
Networking
Attend outside agency meetings i.e., DVCEA network meetings, career practitioner seminars.
Participate in Student Led Conferences, information evenings and course advice evenings for subject selection.
Work with, assist and participate in various career events, including College Careers Expo.
Liaise with Headstart Program to support students¿ access to appropriate apprenticeships and traineeship pathway opportunities.
Attend all careers team meetings and staff meetings.
As part of the careers team, promote career education through a variety of mediums; noticeboards, regular careers newsletters, social media posts.
Attend regular meetings with senior leaders regarding student progress and pathway opportunities
Attend Student Support Group (SSG) meetings as required.
Other Duties
Undertake other duties related to the role as directed.
Participate in professional development and training to maintain the expected level of knowledge of current and best practice in the major areas of responsibility associated with the role.
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
Hampton Park Secondary College is a large multi-cultural learning community situated in southeast Metropolitan Melbourne. We currently have over 1200 students, from over 60 cultural backgrounds. We have approximately 190 staff, comprising of Teaching and Educational Support staff. At Hampton Park Secondary College, we are rich in diversity and, by empowering and engaging students, wholehearted in our pursuit of excellence. Our vision of learning is underpinned by our values of Respect, Learning and Working Together. Through our values, we hope that our students manifest the qualities of understanding the world with a global view, engaging in life-long learning, and always being critical and creative problem solvers. Hampton Park Secondary College is committed to providing education that is both student-centred and focused upon personalised learning experiences. Several years ago, we redesigned our learning program to enable students to excel through a researched based, future focused model of student empowerment.
In 2022, we made structural changes to our Sub Schools. Following extensive collaboration and consultation with students and staff, our new House System was launched. Students and staff are now aligned with one of our four Houses: Hollows, Freeman, Mabo, and Walton. Each House comprises of students from Years 7-12 and includes staff from a range of positions and teaching areas. Our new House System has already created a stronger sense of connection amongst both staff and students, and we see Houses as being a powerful way to enhance student engagement and sense of belonging.
At Hampton Park Secondary College, we are deeply committed to improving student learning outcomes and supporting the wellbeing of our students. Building upon our already extensive and intensive interventions that sit within our MTSS Framework, we have bolstered and extended these supports through refining our Literacy and Numeracy programs. As always, the programs for our at-risk students are mirrored by the opportunities offered to our High Ability students.
In 2023, we achieved the best senior school results the College has seen since its establishment over 40 years ago. We achieved a median Study score of 29, which was maintained in 2024. In 2025 we achieved the strongest NAPLAN results the College has received across both Year 7 and 9. In 8 out of 10 categories we were ahead of similar schools across the state.
Our College is a rich and diverse community that supports the whole child. We encourage those keen to get to know Hampton Park Secondary College more to visit our website: https://hpsc.vic.edu.au/