Pathways Advisor

2 months ago


Boroondara, Australia Independentschools Full time
About the Role

The 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.
Requirements
  • 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.
Qualifications
  • Certificate IV in Career Development or Graduate Certificate in Career Development (or equivalent).
  • Working With Children's Check.
  • Victorian Driver's Licence.