Pathways Advisor
2 months ago
Boroondara, Australia
Independentschools
Full time
About the RoleThe Pathways Advisor will play a crucial role in supporting students, staff, and parents in making informed decisions about their future careers and education pathways.
Key Responsibilities- Assist teaching staff in providing students with personalized Structured Workplace Learning placements and employment opportunities within industry.
- Work directly with students to determine their career needs and develop a personalized Career Development Plan.
- Conduct targeted career information sessions for students, staff, and parents.
- Develop and maintain online Pathways resources.
- Analyze labor market trends and opportunities in employment.
- Implement best practice retention initiatives and provide guidance to 'at-risk' students.
- Assist Year 12 students in transitioning to further education, training, or employment.
- Understanding of and experience working within a Career Development Framework.
- Experience in working within a Careers/Pathways setting in secondary or vocational education.
- Knowledge and understanding of how Work Placement operates in an educational setting.
- Effective presentation and facilitation skills, and ability to use a range of communication methods to engage students.
- Well-developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to build rapport, and interact effectively with a broad range of people at all levels.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Capacity to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with others.
- Ability to work independently and contribute effectively as a team member to achieve goals.
- Certificate IV in Career Development or Graduate Certificate in Career Development (or equivalent).
- Working With Children's Check.
- Victorian Driver's Licence.