Career Consultant

Career Consultant

Join Canteen and help change the lives of young people impacted by Cancer.

• Bring your career counselling skills to a leading not-for-profit and love what you do
• Based in Brisbane QLD, hybrid working arrangements.
• 12-month contract, part-time (0.6FTE).
• This role commences on 05/01/2026.
• $78,000 - $83,000 (based on experience) + super and benefits.

Our commitment

Cancer doesn't discriminate and neither do we. Canteen welcomes people with diverse sexualities, gender identities and intersex variations and from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities. We believe that diversity in all its forms is a strength and are committed to working towards being an organisation that is inclusive of all individuals, so we can create a more vibrant and innovative culture. Canteen acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as sovereign custodians of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Canteen is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and people of all ages.

About us

Canteen is all about supporting young people and their families affected by cancer. Founded by young cancer patients, we offer programs and resources that truly make a difference for 12-25 year-olds facing their own diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or grieving. Together, we believe our team can create real change

The Education and Career Service (ECS) team supports young people with their career development from the time of a cancer diagnosis (whether their own, or that of a parent or sibling) until their needs have been met. Working with a high degree of autonomy, the Career Consultant delivers career counselling, education programs, and events that build skills, confidence, and employability. They work directly with young people aged 12–25, providing an individualised, strengths-based service that draws on expertise in career development learning. This includes supporting young people to address barriers, explore interests, and engage meaningfully in education and career opportunities. The Career Consultant responds to referrals from both internal Canteen teams and external partners, ensuring young people receive timely, tailored support.

About our benefits

We connect, we empower, we challenge, and we are real. These values ground the way we work at Canteen, and underpin a culture that brings people together in an inspiring and positive way. Find out more on our LinkedIn Life Page.

• Base Salary + Superannuation + Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free).
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave (FTE % leave loading + pay during our annual office closure week.
• Early access to long service leave
• Learning & Development opportunities.

About our role

• Deliver individual and group-based career counselling to young people through face-to-face, online, and workshop formats.
• Provide tailored career development services that enable young people to explore interests, prepare for employment, and engage in education pathways.
• Carry a caseload of young people and support them to achieve positive outcomes through strengths-based, evidence-informed practice.
• Contribute to the design, evaluation, and continual improvement of ECS programs and resources in line with organisational objectives.
• Identify opportunities for new interventions and group programs, working in consultation with the Team Leader and broader ECS team.

About You

• Relevant degree qualification and eligibility for registration as a Career Practitioner with the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA), or equivalent body that meets Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) professional standards.
• Demonstrated experience in career development and/or career development learning, including the delivery of individual and group interventions.
• Experience supporting young people to set, plan, and achieve education and career-related goals, particularly those experiencing barriers linked to chronic illness or disadvantage.
• Proven experience in career counselling, including the use of vocational assessment tools, interpretation and reporting, and the application of appropriate interventions with culturally diverse client groups.
• Experience providing career and employment-related services in education, health, disability, or related sectors; or transferable experience from careers services, human resources, or recruitment.
• Experience in designing, facilitating, and evaluating career education programs across face-to-face and online platforms, with an emphasis on scalable and digitally enabled delivery.
• Strong organisational, case management, and digital literacy skills, including accurate record keeping and program evaluation.
• A collaborative team player who contributes to organisational goals.
• A proactive and positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Warm, compassionate, and friendly approach to supporting our young people

Applications close on 29 October If you're passionate about what you do and are ready to make a difference, apply now. We'll review applications regularly. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment Expectations

To ensure an ongoing commitment to the success of Canteen, all applications must be able to:

• Successfully complete and maintain a current National Police Check and Working with Child Check relevant to the individual's state jurisdiction.
• Undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment to guarantee the safety of all Canteen's stakeholders.
• Provide at least two direct referees to ensure a successful reference check is completed.
• Provide relevant copies of professional qualification/s stated on the application.