Careers Counsellor

We are seeking a suitably experienced Careers Counsellor to join our college on a full time, ongoing basis. This position is responsible for realising the College Careers Program, which equips students with the necessary skills to navigate the complex and rapidly changing world of work by preparing and empowering students to manage their career planning and decision-making throughout the continuum of their future pathways, work and life.-
**Key responsibilities for the position include**:

- Help students develop capabilities for lifelong learning and for leading fulfilling lives
- Provide students with career-orientated advice, education, exploration opportunities, information, counselling and guidance.
- Work in collaboration with teachers to support the implementation of the Victorian Careers Curriculum Framework, focusing students on self-development, career exploration and career management
- Promote Positive Learning Partnerships and wellbeing for learning principles
- Ensure the College successfully implements the Victorian Careers Curriculum Framework across Years 7 to
- Liaise with the teaching team and the various Positions of Leadership to support case management of students including enrolments, exits and Student Support Group meetings
- Facilitate career testing
- Ensure students have a career plan
- Present in various forums to students, parents and staff
- Organise and support the running of significant career focused activities such as College Careers Expo
- demonstrate a sound understanding of Child Safety requirements at the College and ensure that all elements of the role promote the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students
- Degree in people-related services; or other formal qualifications with substantial experience and specialist expertise in career advice, career-related training or job placement related services
- Graduate Certificate in Career Development or similar
- Qualified Careers Counsellor
- Ideally, be a member of the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) and CEAV
- Driver’s licence as travel between campuses is required
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to consult, counsel and liaise with a wide range of people from culturally diverse backgrounds
- Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office software and computer systems
- Demonstrated ability to work with mínimal supervision and effectively monitor and coordinate a workload that may consist of multiple tasks of varying priorities
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and resolve sensitive issues in a confidential manner
- Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong attention to detail and to provide accurate data
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
- Demonstrated high levels of discretion and professional judgement
- Commitment to occupational health and safety
- Understand and follow relevant College policy and government legislation
- An understanding of and commitment to Catholic education

**Why work at St Francis Xavier College**
Work in an inclusive community that values innovation, professional development and staff wellbeing with employee benefits that includes:

- Free onsite parking
- Fully subsided access to EC by Go1 Learning Portal providing access to the most comprehensive learning and development library
- Access to internal and external training opportunities
- Funded membership to professional or industry associations
- 11% Superannuation
- Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
- Annual Leave Loading and Position Allowance payments in December each year
- 16 weeks paid Parental Leave and 4 weeks paid Partner Leave
- Salary Packaging through Maxxia
- Generous leave entitlements including a paid flexible leave day per school year
- All buildings equipped with heating and cooling
- Onsite canteens and vending machines for staff use at all campuses
- Social and wellbeing events organised throughout the year including wellbeing weeks, staff drinks, weekly morning teas

**About St Francis Xavier College**
St Francis Xavier College is a three-campus Catholic College with an enrolment of over 3,300 students and therefore an abundance of teaching and leadership opportunities.
The Campuses are easily accessed via several major freeways - only 20 minutes from Springvale Road on the M1.
We invest in high-quality people and facilities, operating through a team-based culture to encourage positive relationships between students and staff, and consistently express a rigorous expectation of personal excellence.
The College serves families from the parishes of Berwick, Koo Wee Rup, Maryknoll/Iona, Narre Warren and Pakenham under the governance of Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL).
Staff are employed under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.
This position is classified as an Education Suppor