(15h Left) Career and Pathways Strategist

Luther College invites applications for the role of Career & Pathways Strategist. This is a full-time, ongoing opportunity for a passionate and qualified educator or career development professional who is committed to empowering young people to explore and pursue meaningful post-school pathways.

Working in partnership with the Director of Teaching and Learning, this role plays a pivotal part in shaping and delivering a strategic and student-centred approach to career development across Years 7 to 12. Whether you are a registered teacher or a school officer with appropriate qualifications, your expertise in careers and pathways will guide students in their decision-making and future planning.

As Career & Pathways Strategist, you will lead future-focused career education programs, provide personalised student consultations, manage external partnerships, and support career readiness initiatives that align with each student’s strengths, interests and aspirations.

The successful candidate will be relational, organised and future-oriented, with strong communication skills and a passion for career education that inspires both students and their families.

About Luther College

Luther College is a faith-based coeducational secondary school driving innovative, contemporary teaching and learning. We are committed to preparing young people for life through the provision of rich and personalised learning experiences that encourage student agency and develop the essential knowledge, skills and attributes that our young people need to contribute confidently to community.

Located in the Melbourne suburb of Croydon Hills, just minutes from the picturesque Yarra Valley, Luther College is proud to offer a values-based, Lutheran educational service that promotes a culture of inclusivity and equal opportunity.

Our people are the backbone of our enviable community and culture, and together produce high quality teaching and learning experiences for our students. We offer a range of general and role-specific benefits in recognition of the ongoing valuable contributions our staff make. Examples include:

- An additional 5 days of gifted leave per year in addition to 4 weeks annual leave.
- 15 days personal carer’s leave per year.
- Access to 16 weeks paid parental leave (some conditions apply).
- Fee relief for student tuition fees (some conditions apply).
- Approximately 5 days paid professional development per year.
- Genuine opportunities for growth and development through mentoring and professional learning.

The Application Process

Please apply via the college employment webpage addressing your application to the Principal, including the following information:

- A cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (please refer to the Position Description)
- List of three professional referees
- Evidence of a valid Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration OR a current employer Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a current, satisfactory national police check (within 12 months of issue)
- Evidence of your right to work in Australia (copy of your passport or birth certificate)

Applicants must be willing to support the college’s approach to excellence in Christian co-education.

Applications close: Sunday 30th August 2025

For recruitment and role enquiries, please contact the HR Business Partner on 9724 2000

Applications that do not meet the criteria above will not be considered. The college reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications. We thank you for your understanding.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

All students who attend Luther College have a right to feel and to be safe. The wellbeing and safety of all students in our care is our first priority and we have zero tolerance to child abuse. The college has a commitment to child safety and all staff will be responsible for understanding, applying and promoting the college’s commitment to child safety, and its related policies and procedures.

Luther College requires all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and comply with the college’s Child Protection Program as a prerequisite condition of employment.

Visit our website for more information and for a copy of our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Program – Child Safety Adult Code of Conduct (www.luther.vic.edu.au ).

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