(Urgent) Future Pathways Counsellor and Careers Practitioner

4 weeks ago

City of Melbourne, Australia Independentschools Full time

Overview

One of Australia’s leading independent schools for boys, Scotch College is renowned for its innovation in teaching and learning and its commitment to offering a broad education to develop each boy to his full potential.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced careers counsellor to join our dynamic Future Pathways team from 2026. This permanent, part time position (0.8 FTE) provides an opportunity for a certified careers counsellor to provide high-quality and impartial course, career and pathways guidance to students. This role involves delivering one-on-one careers counselling, course advice, and liaison with families, employers, and community services. Alongside this, you will support the management and administration of key careers education events, projects and major programs.

Role and responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering high-quality, impartial careers guidance and related services to students, including one-on-one counselling, course advice and liaison with families, employers and community services. You will also support the management and administration of key careers education events, projects and major programs.

The successful applicant will have

- Values of excellence, respect, responsibility and reverence
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, marked by integrity and compassion
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues
- Experience in career counselling, preferably in a high school or educational setting
- Excellent knowledge of the Australian education system, vocational pathways, and current job market trends
- Solid understanding of global work trends and international tertiary application processes
- Well-developed IT, organisational and time management skills
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in Career Development/Education, Counselling, Psychology, or a related field
- Relevant qualifications and/or training in child safety and wellbeing
- Current Working with Children check (Employee) or VIT

Benefits

- Exceptional resources and facilities
- Opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development
- Generous leave entitlements
- Staff wellness activities including gym and swimming pool access, yoga sessions and interest groups
- Access to extensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Easy access via public transport and onsite parking

How to apply

Applications should be sent to the Director of People and Culture, via email, and include a cover letter, CV and the full contact details of at least 3 professional referees. Please note: applications will be accepted by employment@scotch.vic.edu.au only.

Closing date

Closing date: Friday 10 October 2025 (5pm) Scotch College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Support of the College’s Christian heritage is an expectation of all staff.

Scotch College is committed to the protection of all children and young people from all forms of abuse. All members of staff are required to provide referee, proof of identity and academic qualifications checks prior to employment.

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