▷ (Urgent Search) Careers Practitioner

Overview

Location: Middle Swan
Work Type: Permanent - Part Time
Swan Christian College | 0.6 FTE | Commencing Term 1,2026

Swan Christian College is seeking an enthusiastic and student-focused Careers and Pathways Adviser to guide and support our students as they make informed decisions about their future pathways.

Working closely with the Head of Academic Studies, you will play a vital role in helping students explore career opportunities, understand tertiary selection processes and transition successfully from school to further study or the workforce. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact by equipping students with knowledge and skills they need to pursue their God-given purpose.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide personalised career counselling and guidance to students and families on pathways, course selection, and applications (including TISC).

- Plan and deliver career events, tertiary information sessions, and industry engagement in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

- Administer and interpret the Morrisby Career Profile, providing tailored feedback and advice to students.

- Develop and implement a careers education program (in partnership with the Head of Academic Studies) that supports job search skills, apprenticeships, and traineeships.

- Maintain up-to-date career resources and liaise with the Dean of Years 10–12 to coordinate guest speaker sessions with universities, industry, and alumni.

- Stay informed on WACE, university, and TAFE requirements; contribute to school communications; and perform other duties in line with College policy and direction from the Line Manager.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

- A Demonstrated personal commitment to Jesus Christ and active involvement in a Christian church, aligned with the Association’s Statement of Faith and lifestyle expectations.

- Acceptance of and alignment with the Association’s Foundational Statements of Belief and Educational Objectives.

- Strong ability to build and maintain positive relationships with families, SCEA Head Office staff, and the College community.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational, and time management skills.

- Strong problem-solving abilities, initiative, and capacity to make informed decisions under pressure.

- Holds a current Working with Children Card and a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Desirable

- Demonstrated experience in Career education, tertiary guidance/student support within a school/tertiary setting.

- Sound understanding of WACE, university and VET pathways.

- Excellent communication, organisational and presentation skills.

What We Offer

- Unity in Community: Join us as we continue to build strong connections between our networks of Schools as we work together for a common purpose.

- High-Capacity Workplace: Working for SCEA means joining with us as we continue to seek growth opportunities across our people, places and resources so we can offer excellent Christian education.

- Growth in Reach: Be a part of increasing community access to transformative Gospel-inspired education as we work with stakeholders to grow the SCEA Schools network.

How to Apply

If you’re a dedicated educator seeking to make a meaningful contribution as a Careers and Pathways Adviser, please apply online via the SCEA website: scea.wa.edu.au/working-with-us

We invite you to read the attached information pack that includes the job description with the full list of duties and selection criteria to address. Online applications should be submitted by 22 October 2025; shortlisting will begin immediately, and SCEA reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

Applications must include

- A covering letter addressing all the Essential Criteria and a brief statement outlining the competencies you would bring to the role and your reason for applying

- A current resume/CV

- Copies of qualifications

- Copies of current Working with Children Card, TRBWA registration, and Department of Education Police Clearance, or willingness to apply for one

Only online applications that provide the above requirements will be considered.

For confidential enquiries, please contact Valary Marwangaon (08) 9374 8300 or email valary.marwanga@swan.wa.edu.au

About SCEA

Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA) is a not-for-profit network of seven schools across Perth. With over 900 staff and 5000 students, SCEA is united in its mission: “We value and empower every student to become all God created them to be.”

Attachments

- Careers Practitioner SWAN - Info Pack.pdf
- FTE History for Teachers.pdf

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