Careers Counsellor

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About Us

Caulfield Grammar School is an internationally recognised, independent, co-educational school committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities from Early Learning through to Year 12. With over 3700 students across 4 campuses and our Student Experience Programs in Yarra Junction and Kakadu, Caulfield Grammar passionately strives to deliver innovative specialist educational programs enabling quality learning every day, in every experience, for every learner, for life.

Wheelers Hill - Senior Campus

About Us

Caulfield Grammar School is an internationally recognised, independent, co-educational school committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities from Early Learning through to Year 12. With over 3700 students across 4 campuses and our Student Experience Programs in Yarra Junction and Kakadu, Caulfield Grammar passionately strives to deliver innovative specialist educational programs enabling quality learning every day, in every experience, for every learner, for life.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Careers Counsellor to join our Student Futures Team at our Wheelers Hill Campus.

Reporting to the Head of Careers, the Careers Counsellor educates, counsels and supports students about future pathways and provides information and resources to assist them to plan their future direction and opportunities for life post school. The Careers Counsellor will help develop a program according to the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners including basing their career development service on the CEAV Code of Ethics.

We have Part-time (job share opportunities available) for fixed term or ongoing opportunities, term time only (between 8.30am – 4.30pm) with flexible working arrangements to suit your availability (either 1 day a week and up to 3 days).

Key Duties

• Assist students in establishing, building, and making informed decisions to create appropriate career pathways.
• Develop and maintain networks between industry, tertiary institutions, and the CGS community to ensure students have access to relevant and current career information.
• Provide a careers education framework to Middle and Senior School staff to help students clarify and achieve their career goals.
• Advise and support Middle and Senior School students on subject selection, course options, and career choices.
• Implement a holistic student futures program that actively engages both students and parents.
• Build partnerships with industry and external organisations to expand opportunities for industry-based learning.
• Support the design and delivery of the Year 10 Student Futures Program on a biannual basis.
• Coordinate the CGS Career Expo and alumni initiatives as part of National Careers Week.
• Provide one-on-one counselling for Middle School students transitioning to Senior School.
• Offer ongoing one-on-one career counselling for Senior School students, including targeted support for Year 12 students during change of preference periods.
• Identify and introduce innovative ways to deliver up-to-date career information and strengthen connections within the school community and with external partners.
• Model best practice, excellent interpersonal skills, and effective collaboration within a high-performing team.
• Demonstrate and uphold the Caulfield Grammar School values and behaviours in all interactions.
  
  

Skills And Experience

• Hold an accredited career development qualification as outlined in the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) Professional Standards for Career Development Practitioners, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience working in a secondary school environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Australian and international university selection procedures, a broad range of tertiary study options, and alternative post-secondary pathways.
• Working knowledge of the VTAC application process.
• Understanding of how a school develops and implements its Careers Curriculum in alignment with its values and vision, or prior experience in designing and delivering such a program.
• Strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience and enthusiasm for working with young people to help them identify and achieve their study and career goals.
• Current Employment Working With Children Check or VIT registration.
• Accreditation as a Morrisby-approved practitioner, or willingness to undertake the required training.
  
  

Why Caulfield Grammar School

Our culture is defined by the five values: Pursuing Excellence, Inspiring Creativity, Thriving Together, Embracing Diversity, and Living Wholeheartedly. These values guide the way we work together with passion and authenticity based on our guiding principle of a Mind for Life.

For more information about pursuing a career of excellence at Caulfield Grammar School, please visit our Employment Page .

Our Benefits

• Competitive base and 13% Superannuation
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Access to outstanding facilities and resources with free onsite parking
• Health & Wellbeing activities throughout the year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to BENY with discounts exclusive to Caulfield employees
  
  

How To Apply

Please submit your application by clicking on the APPLY button to be directed to our website. Applications will be reviewed and screened upon submission.

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Caulfield Grammar School is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our School community. All employees, direct/indirect contact volunteers, third party contractors and external education providers are required to comply with our Child and Youth Safe Policy and our Child and Youth Safe Code of Conduct.

Applicants will be required to undergo background checks as per the Schools Security Vetting Policy and guidelines.

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