Careers and Future Pathways Advisor

Matthew Flinders Anglican College – Buderim QLD

At Matthew Flinders Anglican College, being a Flinderian is more than simply being part of a community. It means living our College values of Compassion, Courage, Integrity and Respect.

Recognised as one of Queensland’s leading independent schools and a 5-Star Employer of Choice, Flinders provides an outstanding learning environment for students and a supportive, collegial workplace for staff.

Located in Buderim on the Sunshine Coast, the College offers excellent facilities and a strong sense of community. Coupled with outstanding facilities and a beautiful natural environment, Flinders is a truly remarkable place to work.

Extra benefits of working at Flinders:

Salary packaging and novated lease options to increase your take home pay

Additional employer contribution to Superannuation

Onsite Car Parking available to staff

Free use of college gym

Personal Well-being Initiatives and access to an Employee Assistance Program including career, family, legal and financial counselling services

Annual influenza vaccinations and skin cancer checks and weekly fruit basks for staff rooms

Professional Development Programs and Pathways

ABOUT US

At Matthew Flinders Anglican College, being a Flinderian is more than simply being part of a community. It means living our College values of Compassion, Courage, Integrity and Respect.

Recognised as one of Queensland’s leading independent schools and a 5-Star Employer of Choice, Flinders provides an outstanding learning environment for students and a supportive, collegial workplace for staff.

Located in Buderim on the Sunshine Coast, the College offers excellent facilities and a strong sense of community. Coupled with outstanding facilities and a beautiful natural environment, Flinders is a truly remarkable place to work.

Extra benefits of working at Flinders:

• Salary packaging and novated lease options to increase your take home pay

• Additional employer contribution to Superannuation

• Onsite Car Parking available to staff

• Free use of college gym

• Personal Well-being Initiatives and access to an Employee Assistance Program including career, family, legal and financial counselling services

• Annual influenza vaccinations and skin cancer checks and weekly fruit basks for staff rooms

• Professional Development Programs and Pathways

ABOUT THE ROLE

The College is seeking an experienced and future-focused teacher to take on the promotional position of Careers and Future Pathways Advisor, commencing in 2027.

This is an important leadership opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about helping young people understand their strengths, explore possibilities and make informed decisions about their education, training and future careers.

Working across the Secondary School, the Careers and Future Pathways Advisor will lead the development and delivery of the Flinders Careers Program and provide individual and cohort-based guidance to students. The position will work closely with College leaders, teachers, students, families, tertiary institutions, training providers, employers and industry partners.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading a structured and developmentally appropriate careers and future pathways program across the Secondary School.

• Providing individual and group career guidance to students.

• Coordinating and supporting SET planning, subject selection and transition planning.

• Advising students and families about QCE and ATAR requirements, QTAC processes, tertiary entry, scholarships and alternative pathways.

• Acting as the College’s appointed QTAC contact.

• Supporting vocational education and training pathways, school-based apprenticeships and traineeships and work experience opportunities.

• Developing partnerships with universities, TAFE, registered training organisations, employers, industry bodies, alumni and community organisations.

• Coordinating careers events, information evenings, presentations and engagement opportunities.

• Maintaining accessible and current careers information and resources through myFlinders and other College platforms.

• Using student participation, completion and destination data to evaluate the effectiveness of the College’s careers and pathways programs.

This is a full-time promotional position for a registered teacher, comprising approximately 0.6 FTE in Careers and Future Pathways and 0.4 FTE in teaching. The appointment will be made under the College’s promotional position arrangements and includes a Level 2 PPT allowance and time release above the