Pathways Coordinator

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 23/09/2024

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1434248

**Selection Criteria**:

- ** Qualifications and Professional Expertise**
Demonstrated qualifications in career counselling or career education, such as a Graduate Certificate in Career Development, with a strong understanding of career development theories, including the use of the Australian Blueprint for Career Development. Experience in administering and interpreting Morrisby testing and other career assessment tools.
- ** Pathway Planning and Counselling**
- ** Work Experience and VET Program Management**
Experience in coordinating work experience programs, including liaising with employers, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and preparing students for placements. Demonstrated success in managing Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs, including coordinating with external providers, enrolling students, and tracking their progress.
- ** University and Further Education Applications**
- ** Communication, Collaboration, and Event Management**
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and external partners. Experience in organizing and managing career-related events, such as career fairs, industry tours, and guest speaker sessions. Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with industry partners, universities, and training providers.

**Role**:
**Qualifications**:
¿ Relevant professional qualifications or certifications in career counselling or career education - Graduate Certificate in Career Development.

**Competencies & Experience Required**:
¿ Sound knowledge in the use of the Australian Blueprint of Careers, and its use in developing career lessons.

¿ Proven experience in a similar role within an educational setting.

¿ Strong understanding of career development theories, Morrisby testing, and vocational education.

¿ Build and maintain quality partnerships with relevant industries, universities, TAFE providers and local LLENs.

¿ Experience in managing work experience programs at a secondary school level.

¿ Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills both written and verbal.

¿ Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, staff, and external partners.

¿ Proficiency in using career assessment tools and educational software, i.e. aptitude testing.

¿ Experience in coordinating and managing career events, expos and excursions, i.e. industry immersion days.

¿ Knowledge of current trends in employment and industry needs.

**Desirable Skills**:
¿ Good knowledge of VASS.

¿ Capable and confident in use of technology to develop digital resources and streamline processes and programs.

This position is supported by a senior school education support staff member.

**Responsibilities**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- ** Pathway Planning and Counselling**:
¿ Conduct group interviews at all year levels to support students in identifying their career interests and Year 13 planning.

¿ Support Leading Teachers (Curriculum) with course counselling interviews for Year 9-11 students and provide tertiary guidelines/training to staff for this purpose.
- **Morrisby Testing**:
¿ Manage the Morrisby Aptitude Testing for Year 9 (remote and onsite)

¿ Liaison with the DET (My Career Insights) to develop the role out of both testing and interview schedule.

¿ Manage and schedule counselling sessions for all Year 9 students

¿ Administer and interpret Morrisby Profiling assessments to help students understand their aptitudes, interests, and career options.

¿ Provide information sessions for parents and students to explain the Morrisby testing process and reporting, including interpreting assessment results.
- **Work Experience Program Management**:
¿ Implement the DET Work Experience Policy and follow the associated work experience manual when planning for and conducting work experience arrangements to ensure compliance with legislation.

¿ Coordinate and manage the work experience program, including the identification of opportunities, liaising with employers, and ensuring compliance with legal and educational requirements.

¿ Support students in securing placements, preparing resumes and cover letters, and preparing for interviews through Education for Life (E4L) classes.

¿ Monitor and evaluate the work experience placements and gather feedback from students and employers.
- **University and Further Education Applications**:

- **Vocational Education and Training (VET) Coordination**:
¿ Oversee the implementation and administration of the VET program, in accordance with the

¿ Promote and communicate vocational and applied learning and pathways as of equal standing to 'academic¿ learning and pathways.

¿ Coordinate with external VET providers. cluster