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Occupation: Education and training

Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs

Reference: 1491860

Location Profile

Strathmore Secondary College is situated between Pascoe Vale Road and the Moonee Ponds Creek in the northern suburb of Strathmore. The school was founded in 1957 with 186 students. The population has grown considerably and now the school draws the majority of its population of over 1900 students from within the designated neighbourhood area bounded by Strathmore Heights, Pascoe Vale and Essendon.

Strathmore Secondary College employs a total of 203 teaching and non-teaching staff. In such a large school facilities and space are at a premium. The students are placed within one of five school teams vertically structured across Year 7 - 12 and are supported by core teachers in Faculty Areas. Junior school team leaders and coordinators work closely with Year 7 / 10 students, teachers and parents to develop positive relationships to support student learning. VCE leaders and team coordinators, supported by a VCE Administration officer and Careers Coordinators, work with Year 11 and 12 students to achieve outstanding results so students reach their desired pathways. Outcomes for Strathmore Secondary Students are positive with VCE results well above the state average in study scores and real retention rates at 75% compared to a state average of 50%.

Strathmore Secondary College provides a learning environment that is both inspiring and nurturing. While restricted in its long-term planning for school facilities, the physical structure of the school welcomes young people and provides a stimulating, respectful and innovative environment in which learning is valued. It also offers a very strong welfare and pastoral care environment lead by a number of specialist and welfare staff.

At a wider community level, Strathmore Secondary College works cooperatively with other schools and educational providers within the Moonee Valley district to ensure that the educational needs of all students are met by the provision of a range of educational pathways.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please ensure your application includes:

· a resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address, and contact numbers, business and home).

· A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under Who May Apply section.

· Names and contact numbers (telephone and email) of two referees

· Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.

Selection Criteria

SC 1:Demonstrated knowledge of career development theory and practice and demonstrated ability to apply this to the development and delivery of course, careers, and pathways counselling and programs within a secondary educational environment.

SC 2:Demonstrated highly developed organisational, communication (verbal, written, and IT skills) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

SC 3:Demonstrated ability to deliver career development programs for Year 7 to Year 12 students.

SC 4:Demonstrated experience administering VET, Work Experience, SWL or similar initiatives.

SC 5:Demonstrated capacity working with young people and communities, providing advice and support on matters relating to careers and educational pathways, together with current knowledge of agencies, networks and community services related to careers and pathways programs.

Role

The Careers and Pathways Practitioner supports the organisation and implementation of high-quality career education activities with a particular focus on coordinating the Work Experience and Morrisby programs. The Practitioner requires a sound understanding of young people's needs, detailed knowledge of education and employment pathways, and the capacity to work in a team and independently to meet the varied accountabilities of the role.

QUALIFICATIONS

Formal qualification in careers counselling and pathways management or other formal qualification or experience relevant to the position.

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 employees position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include:

- Assist Years 7 to 12 students to develop meaningful Career Action Plans.
- Provide information and advice to Years 9, 10 and 11 students about subject selection.
- Conduct pathway planning sessions with Year 12 students and help them to manage their VTAC preferences.
- Assist students with course-related documents (e.g., personal statements, SEAS applications, university applications, scholarship applications, enrolment forms etc.)
- Assist students to develop high-quality job applications and interview skills.
- Assist with the organisation and facilitation of group/class-based career education activities.
- Assist with the evaluation and improvement of the school¿s career education services.
- Lead a culture of success for all students taking part in VET/SWL/SBATs within the VCE VM and VPC, and boost the profile of vocational learning across the school.
- Manage Work Experience including managing the school¿s responsibilities for workplace visits and compliance with health and safety regulations in the workplace for our students.
- Manage My Career Insights (Morrisby) as part of the Careers and Pathways team.
- Publicise careers-related information to staff, students, and families (e.g., VTAC, Open Days, Scholarships, Industry programs etc.)
- Network with external education and training providers, employers, and community organisations to foster positive relationships.
- Work with the leadership team to design and deliver career development programs based as required.
- Participate in running school information nights
- Attend local Careers network meetings and some career practitioner briefings at TAFEs throughout the year
- Be a champion for One VCE through the engagement with Senior Secondary reforms across the school and wider community

Other duties as reasonably directed by the Principal.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines ).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au

Child Safe Standards

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:

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:

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Applications close Sunday 5 October 2025 at 11.59pm

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